Our client, a specialist Highways company, has a vacancy for a Quantity Surveyor to work in the Guildford, Surrey area.
Key Requirements:
1. Civils experience - desirable
2. Location - within 30 miles
3. Full driving licence - essential
4. Technical Knowledge: Understand past and current building and construction technologies, building regulations, processes, materials, as well as legal and contractual matters. Civils in road building experience desired as well as the ability to perform site measurements.
5. Strong Analytical Abilities: Be adept at analysing project outcomes and creating detailed breakdowns and forecasts - highly Excel skilled, SQL server and queries desirable.
6. Numeracy & Financial Management Skills: Exceptional numeracy skills are crucial for cost estimation and budget management.
7. Construction Contract Experience: Familiarity with recognized forms of construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC.
8. Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
9. Proficiency in MS Office: Comfortable using software tools like Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
10. Effective Communication: Clear communication and negotiation skills are essential for collaborating with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
11. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to address commercial risks and develop appropriate responses.
12. Understanding of Construction Plans and Specifications: Ability to interpret, understand, and organize construction and building plans and specifications.
13. Health, Safety, and Sustainability Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, sustainability, and quality requirements - CSCS card level requested.
14. Continuous Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
15. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify commercial risks and develop appropriate strategies.
16. Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a close-knit team.
17. Independence and Initiative: Work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
1. Pricing works in accordance with the contract using the schedule of rates.
2. Management of early warnings, compensation events, and associated quotations.
3. Processing of cost and value in Causeway, Kheops/SAP.
4. Management of supply chain partners.
5. Assessment and processing of subcontractor payments and liabilities.
6. Provide advice on contractual matters.
7. Represent our client in supply chain meetings.
8. Aid Senior QS in administration of the contract.
9. Provide effective administration of the contract.
10. Assist in the identification and management of financial risks.
Ideal Candidate:
1. An understanding of BoQ.
2. Previous experience in a similar role.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of commercial management of works on site.
4. Effective commercial management of onsite activities and change management process.
5. Good use of Excel and Word.
6. Quantity surveying or Civil Engineering qualification.
#J-18808-Ljbffr