Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Quantity Surveyor
Salary:
£35,000 to £45,000 per annum
Location:
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Job Type:
Permanent
The Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial/financial and contractual elements of the project(s) in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the company’s legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include enduring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with company contractual obligations and commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored. To understand, adhere and implement the commercial systems and procedures, as well as the company’s SHEQ policies/strategy.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
* ·Timely submission of monthly interim payments applications in line with contract requirements.
* ·General contract administration such as ensuring relevant notices are issued, requesting and pricing of instructions and overall good record keeping.
* ·Regular liaison with our site teams to provide commercial related support.
* ·Reporting and monitoring of project value, costs and performance against targets.
* ·Develop and maintain relationships with customers to improve customer experience and look to obtain repeat business.
* ·Negotiation of final account positions.
* ·Assistance with measurement and take off required for production of tender enquiry returns.
* ·Appreciation of Health and Safety Requirements required on site.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or appropriate alternative.
Valid driving licence.
Proven experience
Successful procurement.
Knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
Re-measurement of high-risk packages and key trades.
Financial/cost control leading or assisting in a relevant project.
Controlling costs in accordance with budget.
Highly organised and able to work under pressure.
Pricing and timely agreement of client and supply chain variations and value.
Excellent verbal communication and numerical skills.
Excellent negotiation/influencing skills.
Playing an active role which positively contributed to a team.
Desirable
Good level of experience in dispute resolution and contract administration.
Ability to remain positive and focused at all times.
Appropriate CSCS card.
Good level of education to include 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, A Levels