Quantity Surveyor
DCT Recruitment are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our client on a permanent basis due to continued growth. The QS will be working on projects across sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Leisure, Bluelight, Commercial and High-End Fit Outs across the UK, focusing on projects from £50k up to £3M plus. The QS will be working as a key member of the commercial team, with assistance from the Senior QS and Commercial Director based in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar. Ideally the candidate will have relevant industry experience in similar work streams.
Quantity Surveyor accountabilities:
• Ensure initial cost plans are sufficient to carry out the works to be undertaken.
• Develop procurement plans and procure the works in accordance with the cost plan and design information available.
• Ensure that there are no scope gaps during procurement – that everything required for the project is bought and from the correct / appropriate source via the procurement manager.
• Perform tender analysis to ensure value for money is achieved and that the works have been procured at the best market rates.
• Prepare contract documentation and negotiate contract terms to limit risk to the company.
• Ensure that a change control procedure is in place to monitor design changes and control costs and follow procedure.
• Issue and agree instructions/ variations to trade contractors on a weekly basis.
• Perform interim valuations to ensure subcontractor payments are made in a timely manner.
Key Tasks and Activities
• Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems.
• Maintains detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervenes were negative trends identified
• Report accurately to the monthly forecast final account
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the relationship between cost, value, and profits.
• Supports the Contract Manager to manage project risk and opportunities.
• Carries out risk modelling.
• Takes all appropriate steps to maximise out turn profit.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Notices and Payment Criteria.
• Able to describe the implications of differing forms of contract and their appropriate usage.
• Manages the change process in accordance with the contract.
• Prepares bid documentation to ensure a fully defined tender.
• Ensure that a pre-tender estimate is prepared and an accurate analysis of tenders against cost plans appropriately reported.
• Intervenes and develops strategies to bring cost or design into alignment when differences are identified.
Dimensions (skills, experience, and capabilities):
• Quantity Surveying Degree
• Experience of working for a Principal Contractor.
• Experience in refurbishment and/ or Fit out projects
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with tendering subcontract works.
• Able to prepare subcontract documentation ready for engrossment by external parties.
• Experience of advanced Microsoft word, excel spreadsheet.
• Ability to read drawings and construction design information.
• Valuing interim applications.
• Preparing and agreeing site variations.
• Preparation of internal monthly cost reports / cost to complete forecasts.
• Knowledge of measurement and valuation techniques.
• Knowledge of contractual laws and construction legislation.
This is a for a permanent position within the company.
Salary and car allowance is negotiable.
Benefits will include; Pension Scheme, Fuel Card, Private Healthcare, Company discounts scheme, Company Laptop, Mobile Phone Allowance and Company Excursions/Social Calendar events.
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Education:
• Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
• surveying: 7 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)