Quantity Surveyor

Description:

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor for work in Shetland.

Highly Competitive Day Rate.

10 days on 4 days off.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting
• Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
• Carry out cost management including forecasting
• Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures
External relationships
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
• Build and maintain good client relationships
• Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
• Prepare applications for payment
• Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments
• Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with the target
• Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of them

Key measures & targets:
• Accurate monthly forecasting
• Ability to challenge resources and costs
• Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar

Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet the following criteria:
Essential
• Previous experience in the construction industry
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
• Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiative