Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £45,500.00 - £56,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.
What we do: We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn't an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK and Europe with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.
If you are a self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, look no further. We have an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a good working knowledge of NEC Contracts to join us in our mission to seamlessly deliver end-to-end control systems.
What the job entails:
* Review and negotiate the terms of new client contracts.
* Manage and administer client contracts:
o Manage and implement contractual change using EWN and Compensation event processes.
o Manage and issue quotes for instructions.
o Create and manage client payment applications.
* Supply-chain contract management:
o Draft and negotiate subcontracts.
o Administer subcontracts including change management to mitigate risks.
o Manage and assess supplier payment applications.
* Project support:
o Collaborate with project teams to resolve commercial issues and support decision-making processes.
o Provide guidance on contract interpretation and application ensuring compliance with NEC principles.
* Foster strong and proactive working relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
What we need from you:
You will report to the Financial Controller and work across all projects within PDS. You will possess excellent attention to detail, be highly organised and self-motivated to help achieve successful delivery of varied projects within the infrastructure industry.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Appropriate degree around Quantity Surveying field or equivalent experience.
* Membership in a relevant professional body is desirable.
* Extensive knowledge of NEC suite of contracts (NEC3 & NEC4) with a good track record of their application in infrastructure or technology projects.
* Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of Conditions Contract (Mainly NEC but sometimes other contracts e.g. JCT, etc.).
* Excellent IT competency Excel and Word mandatory.
* Strong client and supplier communication and negotiation skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks with commitment to meet schedules and deadlines.
What we offer in return:
In addition to a generous salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.
* 33 floating holidays.
* Company performance related bonus.
* Wellbeing benefit.
* Pension scheme.
* Life insurance and Health benefits.
* Salary sacrifice schemes Tech, Cycles and EV.
* Subsidised on-site charging for EVs.
* Anniversary celebrations.
* Social events.
* Hybrid working.
* Flexible working.
* Company Car Scheme.
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work but don't just take our word for it, here's what Project Manager, David has to say. David began his career with PDS back in 2007 as a Graduate Engineer and after climbing the ranks was recently promoted to Project Manager.
PDS has a variety of work which keeps things exciting. The thing I most enjoy about my role is interacting closely with clients and end users, as I find it really satisfying working alongside them to meet their needs and requirements.
If I could sum up PDS in three words I would say, integrity, supportive and collaborative.
So why not join us? CVs, covering letters, questions, and everything in-between by using the apply button provided on the page.
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