Our client is a multidiscipline organisation that works in the water sector, they are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor based in Guildford to provide a service covering all contractual and financial aspects of assigned projects. Main Duties & Responsibilities
* To advise project management on all contractual, value, cost and contract time problems as they arise.
* To prepare valuations and ensure payments are received on projects in accordance with contract conditions.
* To cost variations, trends and extra works in accordance with company and client requirements.
* To assist with or prepare monthly cost and cashflow reports for senior management review.
* To commercially manage sub-contractor accounts ensuring all notices, payment certs and correspondence are completed within contractual timescales
* To assist with and/or prepare contractual claims.
* To advise Procurement Department on terms and conditions of sub-contracts.
* To approve sub-contracts issued by Procurement Department via the Senior QS for accuracy and quality against Company standards.
* To monitor all cost data to control a project from award to final completion.
* To notify Project Managers of deviations in time and cost.
* To maintain good records of all project costs from the start of construction activities to completion.
* To ensure a standard of quality of cost reporting, analysing and forecasting of project performance for company and client management.
* To assess the effect of all deviations, trends, variations from project budget and schedule, at the earliest possible time, for evaluation and remedial action by Project Managers.
* To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in the Health and Safety policy.
* Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.
Performance Measures:
* Satisfactory settlement of final account.
* Maintenance of good relationships with Purchasers, Engineers and their respective staffs.
* The effectiveness of cost and cash control techniques used with sub-contractors.
* The implementation and development of suitable cost and cash control procedures for differing Contract Conditions.
* The effectiveness of cost and cash control techniques and procedures.
Requirements Qualifications/Skills:
* A formal qualification (preferably HND or above) in Quantity Surveying, or other relevant discipline.
* Membership of RICS, ICES or similar relevant body.
Knowledge and experience:
* Demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within the water/wastewater industry or built environment.
* A knowledge and understanding of a range of contract conditions and contract law, including NEC and IChemE.
* Ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.
Personal Qualities:
* A team player with good communication skills.
* Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
* Commercially astute.