Quantity Surveyor

Description:

THE COMPANY

We are proud to be working alongside Brand Access Solutions, the UK's largest commercial scaffolding & access solutions provider.

Working on some of the country's most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, Brand Access Solutions are proud to be playing a part in 'Building Britain', nationwide – working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a competent Quantity Surveyor to join the Birmingham Branch on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Quantity Surveyor will work with the wider team to ensure the profitability of allocated projects. You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management on projects including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration contracts.

KEY RESULT AREAS

* Provision QS support for all projects within the Midlands region

* Attend customer meetings

* Understanding of current and new contracts within the region

* Highlight and mitigate risks on projects

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Working with the commercial, operations and in-house Design Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

* Assist in the preparation of initial budgets and cost plans

* Support the preparation of tender packages, analyse and compare on quotations received, make recommendations for appointment

* Complete sub-contract documentation in accordance with company procedures

* Manage work packages from appointment through to final account including certifying payments and issuing the appropriate notices as required by the sub-contract

* Monitoring works packages against budget, assessing variation claims and preparing reports for Client

* Submitting timely requests for payment, agreement of these with Client's representative where appropriate and ensuring payments are received in accordance with agreed timescales

* Monitoring project progress (in conjunction with Contracts Manager) and issuing appropriate notices to Client

* Internal cost reporting

* Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals

* Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently

* Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate

* Support and promote a team culture and company values

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:
Report to Regional Manager - Birmingham.
Liaising closely with colleagues in commercial, business development and operations teams.

External:
Key customer contacts

COMPTENCIES & SKILLS

* QS experience within the Scaffolding sector working on major projects

* Willingness to respond positively to new challenges faced by the business

* Strong communication skills and ability to challenge the 'status-quo'

* Commercial acumen

* Excellent numeracy skills

* Strong IT skills