Job Title: Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Sector - Building / Construction projects
Projects include - Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Residential, Retail, Leisure
Duties
Assisting in managing cash flows / budgets and all financial information as per the companies policies and processes.
Establishing the project budget including the allocation of cost codes to ensure detailed and accurate cost reporting is achieved.
Collaborate with departments across the business to improve cost effectiveness and ensure timely delivery of projects whilst providing cost advice on any aspect of the build as and when required.
Review of main contract and subcontract terms and conditions, inclusive of stepping down conditions from main contract to subcontract.
Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs which relate to shared cost items with other internal teams and offices as well as external companies.
Procurement of subcontract packages including compilation of tender documentation.
The detailed and transparent process of reporting on costs to date and forecasting cost to completion.
Administration of the main contract and subcontracts, including compilation of contractual correspondence in relation to delays and associated loss and expense.
Regular liaison and interface with the Employers team for the purposes of progressing the commercial aspects of the project.
The day to day managing of staff resources to ensure the projects costs are known and managed effectively.
Carrying out delay analysis including the preparation of narratives and loss and expense to support claim submissions.
Handling subcontract issues as they arise.
Ensuring the variation / compensation event mechanism is correctly and timeously followed to ensure the commercial protection of the business.
Forecasting of cash flow / budget compilation.
Liaising with procurement to set and agree allowances for the project.
Attending progress / commercial meetings and representing the company in a commercial capacity.
Candidate
Experience of working with a general building contractor on similar projects
Experience using JCT D&B suite of contracts - ideal
Ability to juggle a number of projects and tasks at the same time
A good understanding of all aspects of surveying and contractual procedures· Understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build· In-depth knowledge of the construction industry
Good knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
Strong personal organisational skills
· Ability to work alone but also as part of a team within a growing business· Computer literacy
Solid and varied commercial/contractual knowledge
Good knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Excel
Salary
• Up to £43, + package
• Car allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Holidays