One of our London based multi-disciplinary building contractor clients having been established for around 20 years are rapidly expanding their build division and now need a full time experienced Quantity Surveyor, you must have a proven track record in being commercially responsible for projects from £250,000 to over £10 million in value.
Generally projects include refurbishments, extensions, fit-outs and new-build schemes across the South East and London within the leisure, education, retail, healthcare, and housing sectors.
QS Responsibilities:
You will need to take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated project in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored.
QS Duties:
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As the QS you will be working with the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming
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Continual use of the sub-contract data base
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Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
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Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
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Change management control
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Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
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QS to manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
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Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
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Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work
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QS to liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
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Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
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Process subcontractor requests for payment
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Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
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Where appropriate, the QS will assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
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Attend project and company related meetings
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Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement
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Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
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Assist in ensuring the company is fully compliant with Health & Safety
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Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
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Assisting the development and training of trainee and assistant surveyors
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QS to maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development.
In return you will be receive a very competitive salary ad benefits package coupled with genuine career progression for the right person