Clements Young are an M&E recruitment specialist searching for an M&E QS or SQS to work on a large scale project in Reading on a long term basis.
You will play a key role in Mechanical & Electrical disciplines of building construction projects. Managing the costs from the early design plans, through to the Practical Completion & beyond and you will be responsible for securing the successful financial delivery of mechanical projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and managing variations and changes.
Key Responsibilities
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The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for securing the successful financial delivery of mechanical and electrical projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and managing variations and changes.
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Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers and site staff.
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Maintain financial control of projects including monthly valuations, job costing reviews and final accounts.
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Follow up monthly valuations to make sure that payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions.
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Prepare on-time monthly valuations following site measurements and work-in-progress reviews.
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Complete and submit project documentation and correspondence within agreed Time Frames
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Report to Commercial Manager & Managing Director.
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Review and approve contracts ahead of signing – highlighting any potential issues, assumptions, and caveats.
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Develop and implement robust processes and controls to increase efficiency and improve performance.
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Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
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3 years post qualification experience in a surveying role, preferably within a building construction environment.
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Exceptional IT literacy including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as cost value reporting procedures
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Experience in the JCT form of contract administration from a client and Sub-Contractor perspective
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Commercial awareness and astute sense of commercial risks posed
Desirable
- 5 years post qualification experience in a surveying role, preferably within a building construction environment