The Role
Due to our continued success here at Fortem, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking a professional Quantity Surveyor to join our project team, based in the Rubery area, where we will be delivering a variety of planned works including Kitchen and Bathrooms. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and work in partnership with Operations Management, responsible for the line management of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor’s and be accountable for the development of the team. The Quantity Surveyor ensures accurate and timely reporting and is fundamental to the success and development of the business with a key focus on building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the company obtains value for money and receives the correct market value from the supply chain.
The Project
Quantity Surveyor duties and responsibilities will include the following:
1. Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the parameters of the Contract and further commercial negotiations.
2. Understand the company values and procedures internally and externally.
3. Ensure the project team achieve or exceed budgeted targets.
4. Responsible for the application schedule of rates, acting as a subject matter expert for contractual arrangements.
5. Maximise cash flow through monthly invoicing, the implementation of appropriate procedures to resolve client queries and ensuring cash is received when due.
6. Monitoring and analysis of management information and job cost against job revenue, supporting the operations and finance and enablement of data driven decision making.
7. Identify potential disputes in a timely manner and report to line manager.
8. Ensure sub-contractor orders accurately reflect main contract requirements and scope of works.
9. Supporting the SQS in the preparation and timely reporting of information including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), Cost Value Comparison (CVC) and management accounts, providing governance of budgets through robust cost control.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
Essential criteria:
1. QS degree or equivalent training relevant experience
2. Excellent numeracy and organisation skills
3. Use data interrogation skills.
4. Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development)
5. Contractual awareness
6. Negotiating and communication skills
7. Line management experience and the development of people
8. Detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions
9. Re-measurement of high-risk packages and trades
10. Controlling costs in accordance with budget
11. Providing feedback for new and effective systems and controls for the business.
12. Positively reacting to change and assisting in its implementation in the business.
Desired criteria:
1. Working towards MCIOB or RICS membership.
Personal Qualities
At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. We are looking for people to join our team aligned to our values. If you are passionate about what you deliver, and willing to go the extra mile then come and join our Fortem team, and become a great ambassador of our business.
Additional Information
Some flexibility in working patterns is to be expected and a Driving license is essential. Whilst working at Fortem Solutions, you can enjoy the below benefits:
1. Competitive salary offered
2. Salary sacrifice company car OR basic salary + Motor Expenditure Allowance
3. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off
4. 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
5. 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
6. Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
7. Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
8. Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognise and rewards your achievements.
About Us
Here at Fortem we are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.
Job Reference: FOR03570 #J-18808-Ljbffr