Our client is a multidiscipline organisation that works in the water sector, they are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Guildford. Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* To advise project management on all contractual, value, cost and contract time problems as they arise.
* To prepare contractual claims.
* To cost variation trends and extra works in accordance with company and client requirements.
* To prepare valuations and ensure payments are received on projects in accordance with contract conditions.
* To prepare escalation calculations on certain projects in accordance with contract conditions.
* To administer sub-contractors accounts and advise Project Managers on settlement of variations and claims.
* To advise Purchasing Department on terms and conditions of sub-contracts.
* To issue sub-contracts ensuring accuracy and quality against Company standards.
* Preparation and issue of Consortium Agreements at Tender Stages using Company standards.
* To develop and monitor all cost data required to control a project from award to final completion.
* To notify Project Managers of deviations in time and cost.
* To plan and provide Project Management with the means to control time and cost at the required level and detail for the effective execution of the project.
* To ensure cost effective procedures effectively maintain construction cost 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 use and develop effective computer programmes to control and forecast cost changes due to schedule or trend forecasts.
* To provide empirical data from the project execution in continually updating and evaluating department statistic.
* To provide commercial assessments / risk assessments for Tender documentation.
* 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.
* Chartered membership of RICS, ICES or similar relevant body.
Knowledge and experience:
* Demonstrable relevant quantity surveying experience, commensurate to the level of the 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, both verbal and written.
* Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
* Commercially astute.