Client: New Build Residential - Main Contractor
Position: Quantity Surveyor
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor for a 82 Unit Scheme in Manor Park, Newham. Circa £42m. We are looking for a Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join the team on this project. They are starting internals stages and have 1 year left on this project. They have a huge amount of work secured within the business.
Key Requirements
* BSc In Quantity Surveying or Equivalent Construction Qualification(s).
* Experience in working on JCT D&B Forms of Main Contract and Subcontract.
* Previous Experience in Residential Construction. Main Contract Organisation preferred but similar Developer background considered
* Previous Experience in Procuring Subcontract Packages; through entire process through to Order.
* Previous Experience Managing Subcontract Packages including the issue of Relevant Payment Notices.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
* Generally ensures that all matters in relation to the tender are understood, including contract terms and conditions and payment terms
* Assists in the preparation of nominated/named subcontract documentation as necessary and in accordance with established procedures and utilising the appropriate forms
* Measures subcontractors work where appropriate, maintaining proper records, marked up drawings etc. and completes payment certificates in accordance with the pre-agreed payment terms, liaising with Site Manager and Contract Manager in respect of quality of work, dayworks etc.
* Ensure that necessary insurances/tax certificates/VAT information and subcontracts are returned prior to first payment
* Prepares and agrees subcontract final accounts
* Releases retentions as appropriate in liaison with Line Manager
* Fully monitors all costs for the project including preliminaries, subcontract and materials
* Liaises with Accounts department in respect of cost accruals
* Prepares / Assists with monthly cost value reconciliations (VC1) making appropriate provision for costs anticipated to completion
* Discusses with Managing Surveyor the extent of provisions within the VC1
* Liaises with the Plant Manager and Contract Manager/Site Manager in respect of materials and plant costs, ensuring that detailed reconciliations are undertaken where a substantial value of materials is involved
* Reports current cost situation at monthly contract review meeting including identifying any areas of concern
* Assists with and/or prepares cash flow/turnover projections and updates as necessary
* On a monthly basis (or otherwise as agreed) prepare or assist in preparation of applications for payment in liaison with the Client’s representative to include a projected final account figure
* As the project progresses, values and agrees payment in respect of variations
* On completion, prepares and agrees draft final account for final approval of the Surveying Director
* Monitors any non-receipt of payments from the Client
* Ensures that Contracts Management and, as applicable, the Site Agent are kept informed of the financial position in respect of both cost and value
* Provides financial service in respect of management decisions throughout the project
* Assists the Team with the preparation of contractual claims where appropriate, liaising closely with the Managing Surveyor.
* Attend regular internal/external project meetings
* Attend regular subcontractor meetings
* Attends appropriate course of further education