JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner who has previous industry experience in a similar Surveying role, a thorough understanding of financial reporting processes, excellent time management and negotiation skills.
Working as the Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner you will join a well-established company, nearing their 30-year anniversary, offering a comprehensive range of services to the water, rail, and civil engineering industries across the UK & Ireland.
As the Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner you will identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solutions/responses, negotiate and settle client and subcontract final accounts.
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If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Cost Estimator and Planner include:
1. Monitoring material and labour spend against budget
2. Compiling monthly cost value reports
3. Conducting comprehensive cost estimation and preparing accurate cost plans
4. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and risk management
5. Maintain positive monthly cash flow
6. Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate solution / response
7. Negotiation and settlement of client and subcontract final accounts
8. Preparation of valuations / applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
9. Close out financial account and retention releases
10. Submission and agreement of extension of time / loss and expense claims
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
11. Civil Engineering industry experience
12. NEC experience an advantage
13. Previous experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
14. MRICS Chartered Member (ideal)
15. Thorough understanding of financial reporting processes
16. Excellent time management and negotiation skills
17. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
18. Excellent IT skills (especially MS Excel)