Quantity Surveyor -
Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor for work on a large commercial project in Carlisle .
This role is a temp to perm role for the right candidate
Responsibilities
* Procurement
· Carry out subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement schedule timetable, in accordance with the Vinci procurement process and policy.
· Procure materials and off-site services in an efficient manner with organisations in accordance with VINCI procurement policy and procedures and ensure appropriate records are kept.
· Prepare work package content sheets as part of the project team.
· Prepare subcontract invitations to tender and evaluate tender returns (time, cost, quality and SHE) and make recommendations to appoint.
· Understand the importance of the supply chain to deliver continuous improvement in terms of time, cost, quality and learning of all parties.
Applications for Payment and Invoicing
· Maximise cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment.
· Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations.
Cost Control
· Use a knowledge and understanding of principle costs of resource (labour, plant and materials) to identify, manage, reduce and eliminate unnecessary costs and inefficient activities.
· Prepare material wastage reconciliations.
· Monitor resources and costs to ensure that projects meet and / or exceed targets, including but not limited to the scheduling of labour resources.
· Review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use.
Accounting and Reporting
· Contribute to the production of accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts.
· Establish and maintain accurate and robust reporting structures.
· Develop a level of understanding of planning and programming to contribute to accurate progress reporting.
Risk and Opportunity Management
· Identify risks and opportunities in projects and implementation of risk and opportunity management, risk and opportunity registers to minimise the risks and realise opportunities.
Change Control
· Ensure that any “Change” is identified through participation in regular and detailed review of construction information, measured against the contract requirements.
· Ensure that all “Change” is challenged where the performance of the project could be affected.
· Ensure that the cost (time, and money) of all client “Change” is recovered.
· Participate in early value engineering activities as part of the project team, ensuring all associated costs of change are included within the evaluation.
Programming and Project Controls
· Contribute to the programming and sequencing of the project from a commercial perspective.
Main Contract
· Understand the contractual relationships between the various parties and "stakeholders", including the Vinci contractual obligations in relation to those interested parties, with particular emphasis to Conditions Precedent.
· Ensures that all necessary contractual notices are put in place, timely and accurately and in accordance with the Vinci contractual obligations.
Subcontract Administration
· Prepare all necessary subcontract notices accurately and on time.
· Prepare subcontract instructions.
· Adhere to robust subcontract change control procedures.
· Prepare timely and accurate payments for authorization.
· Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including Compensation Events (variations), claims and disputes.
· Re-measurement and provision of quantified schedules of works and / or bills of quantities.
· On-site quantification of unfixed materials.
· Checking of daywork sheets or time and material records.
Project Completion
Participate in project close out and archiving.
The rate of pay is £21.64 per hr PAYE or CIS
The working hours are Monday to Friday 7.30-4.30
To be considered for this role, please apply online with your CV - or contact Aneurin - (phone number removed)
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