NESFircroft are working on behalf of an industry leading power cabling client, sourcing a site Quantity Surveyor. The Site Quantity Surveyor will be supporting a high profile project in the UK, which involves the construction of a large HVDC cable to accelerate the UK's green energy targets. Hybrid role working from home with site travel (Dunbar & Teesside).
Please note this has been assessed as Inside IR35 (PAYE Umbrella Only).
About the Role:
* Develop cost estimates and project budgets.
* Review construction plans and specifications to identify cost-effective solutions.
* Track project progress and manage costs throughout the project lifecycle.
* Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favourable pricing.
* Prepare tender documents, contracts, and valuations.
* Assess and draft contracts for project needs.
* Handle AFP (Applications for Payment) and invoicing.
* Provide project updates and cost reports to the UK management team.
Responsibilities:
* Ascertain customer needs and provide accurate and timely quotations for extra works if the Project Director is unable to do so.
* Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers, and site engineers.
* Select and procure construction materials from our supply chain.
* Review contract conditions and ensure the project meets contractual requirements.
* Ensure notices and prices to clients are provided as per contract requirements.
* Strong understanding and knowledge of financial and contractual controls required.
* Carry out a risk register on all projects.
* Assemble site reports for project meetings.
* Ensure all labour and materials are arranged prior to project commencement (all size projects).
* Hold monthly project meetings with site managers with a formal agenda to ensure all projects achieve set KPI’s and report back to Management team.
* Monitor and ensure resources are used in the most cost-efficient manner to bring projects in ahead of schedule and at the required margin.
* Represent the Company at site meetings ensuring all information required is obtained.
* Maintain accurate records and a clear audit trail.
* Forecast accurately ongoing budgets for projects.
* Prepare tender and project execution documents, write and review third party (civils, design and HDD etc) subcontracts, DOR, RFQ/SOW, and price schedule to ensure alignment to required works and associated costing.
* Check sub-contractors invoices and pass onto Contract team ensuring compliance with purchase order.
* Check employee timesheets and approve as necessary.
* Check the accuracy and keep a record of Plant return sheets, material return sheets, site diary, dayworks, and purchase invoices every day.
* Manage the performance of site teams including supervisors. Set targets and monitor in liaison with contract and project teams including contract reviews on a weekly basis.
* Conduct regular (weekly) on-site visits to assess progress and verify quantities.
* Measure and value the work done on site.
* Plan work in liaison with Office/Health and Safety Manager on jobs.
* Place all orders on purchase invoices and copy emailed to accounts manager for inclusion in projected project costs.
* Provide any additional works/alteration to works quotations.
* Review and appoint competent and suitably qualified sub-contractors, managing all subcontracts in liaison with other departments, Legal, Purchasing, Contract, and Project team.
* Ensure all health and safety legislation is adhered to.
* Provide information for the submission of pre-qualification questionnaires.
* Compile valuations/retentions for payment.
* Actively monitor site costings and productivity and resolve any problems quickly.
* Provide both constructive criticism and positive feedback to employees and sub-contractors.
* Carry out any other tasks to ensure successful execution of the project.
* Coach and mentor colleagues.
Qualifications - Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements:
* Preference of greater than 5 years background & experience in QS within a HVDC/AC cable installation environment working with civils subcontractors.
* Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Knowledge of construction practices, materials, and regulations.
* Proficiency with relevant software tools.
* Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* A qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field is preferred.
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