If you’re a civils Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a role and company that places client and operational partnerships at the forefront, this is an opportunity not to be missed. My client have a reputation for delivering some of the most prestigious civil engineering, infrastructure and public realm projects in the UK.
They are well established within their core markets and have a diverse project portfolio – typically acting as specialist sub-contractor on sub and super-structure, demolition, hard & soft landscaping and enabling & infrastructure works. In joining the commercial team, you will have the support and opportunity to broaden your skills/experience and ultimately, progress your career.
The Role
Reporting to a Quantity Surveyor, you will join one of our major (£5m+) groundworks/infrastructure projects
With guidance and support from the Senior Quantity Surveyor your responsibilities will include;
* Responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the commercial function of the project, i.e. cost management reporting and supporting, change management, procurement as well as sub-contract/special supplies administration.
* A deep understanding of the project’s contractual and commercial requirements, including contractual compliance, quality and risk management.
* A thorough understanding and competent execution of the monthly reconciled values and updated forecasts for approval by the Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor.
* A sound understanding around the valuations cycle and associated deadlines, prioritising and managing both your own as well as the team’s time accordingly.
* Confidence and competency, with minimal input from the Commercial Manager/Senior Commercial Manager with dispute resolution and contractual entitlement.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients to agree valuations and variations.
* Interface with and form productive/effective relationships with the site team(s).
About You
This role is best suited to an experienced Quantity Surveyor with demonstrable skills developed with a civil engineering contractor. You will be commercially driven and astute, with a flair for building relationships with clients, contractors and the operational team. To be considered you must have:
* Demonstrable experience with a civil engineering contractor, preferably on heavy civils/drainage/utilities/infrastructure projects.
* Expertise in administering high value, multi-disciplinary construction project work packages/contracts utilising forms of contract such as JCT and NEC suites.
* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
* Work well to deadlines with strong initiative and self-motivation.
* Enthusiasm, drive and professionalism in representing the business with clients and contractors