We have an exciting job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor role in our London team to work on New Builds, Modernization, Commercial and Retail construction projects.
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for proactively preventing and actively resolving contractual concerns in contracts between KONE and the customer and in contracts between KONE and subcontractors/suppliers. The emphasis is on actions that minimize legal and commercial risk proactively. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team). The role may be located direct to the project or part of the local frontline unit.
Key responsibilities:
1. Ensures that the Sub-Contracts are made in line with KONE’s contract guidelines and policies.
2. Supports Project Manager and team in preparing a Project Execution Plan and maintaining appropriate control processes defined therein.
3. Fully understands the scope and terms of the main contract as well as sub-contracts, including both KONE’s obligations to customer and subcontractor’s obligations to KONE.
4. Monitors KONE’s compliance with the contractual obligations throughout the contract term.
5. Reporting of risk
6. Keeping up-to-date records of these matters, e.g., variations to scope of works, events that entitle to an extension of time under the contract.
7. Maintaining a filing system including all relevant documentation concerning contractual and financial significance, e.g., identifying and maintaining a register of contract charges.
8. Supports Project Manager and team converting opportunities to profitable Variation Orders.
9. Ensures all payments to and by KONE are made on time and ensuring all notifications to third parties are made on time.
10. Monitors the cost control and client change control processes.
11. Maintains project forecast costs, revenue and profitability using SAP and business reporting tools.
Provides the following reports monthly:
12. Cost/Value reconciliation (contract value measured against contract cost)
13. Responsible for project final account discussions with the customer.
14. Resolves or assists Legal in resolving any contract disputes between KONE and the customer and/or subcontractors.
15. Variation opportunities
16. Cash flow forecast
Skills and experience required:
17. A degree in Quantity Surveying or Legal
18. Knowledge in JCT is essential
19. Knowledge in NEC is desirable
20. Good people skills and the ability to build and develop relationships.
21. Project management skills
22. Strong contractual knowledge
23. Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure.
24. Sound commercial awareness.
25. Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
26. Proficient in Microsoft packages
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, PDI (Prolonged Disability Allowance), Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Kone Discounts, Bonus, Car Allowance & Hybrid Working.
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