As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for monitoring the control of costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording on a variety of projects
Main responsibilities
1. Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting.
2. Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients.
3. Manager subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts.
4. Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule.
5. Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract.
6. Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets.
7. Ensure that Farrans Construction is compliant with all contractual requirements.
8. Monitor project expenditure against budget.
9. Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections.
10. Exploring opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost.
11. Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments.
12. Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable and documentation to clients.
13. Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility
14. Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies
Skills & Experience required
15. Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects
16. Strong understanding of modern building techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues
17. Strong understanding of construction contract conditions
18. Appreciations of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of a construction solutions
19. Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification
20. Full Driving License
21. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software
What Farrans can offer you
Our people are at the core of everything we do. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency and inclusivity. We provide you with the opportunity to work on high profile, complex projects and join the permanent team we have across the UK & Ireland.
Your career at Farrans is built around you, we do this by offering bespoke career toolkits & pathways, mentor schemes and a route to chartership.
Farrans offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes, 30+ days annual leave, pension plan, car allowance, health cash plan enrolment, enhanced maternity, family friendly policies, access to discounts, cycle to work scheme. 24/7 counselling and support health line, GP anytime, Wellbeing App, Company Occupational Health, Annual Health and Well Being Events
Due to a project location, it may mean that you have to leave away from home, to support this Farrans cover your accommodation in addition to supplying you with a living away from home and travel allowance