Quantity Surveyor - Plymouth

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Quantity Surveyor - Plymouth

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Pay

From £45,000 a year Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Job type

* Permanent

* Full-time

Shift and schedule

* 8 hour shift

* Monday to Friday

Benefits

* Company pension

* Free parking

* On-site parking

Full job description

Pay negotiable depending on experience.

· To optimize the successful execution and commercial management of each project, it is imperative to accurately manage projects through budgeting and reporting, ensuring that each project is delivered in accordance with contract conditions in the most cost-effective manner possible. In order to achieve this, collaboration with the Commercial Director and other colleagues is necessary to provide support and guidance where required. The following tasks must be carried out to ensure the successful delivery of each project:

· Carefully review of tender documents to identify exact requirements and potential risks, the creation of a schedule of works, budgeting or quantifying the Bill of Quantities if necessary

· Working on traditional drawings and specification tenders

· Issuing out enquiries together with relevant drawings, prelim elements and specifications

· Completing quotation analysis comparison and making selection for inclusion in priced tender

· Attending meetings with the client and/or their representatives and presenting the company's position

· Assessing individual rates and prices, amending, creating new or inserting from material and sub-contract quotations

· Reviewing the budget/allowances with the relevant Project Manager to identify if the construction period or costs can be reduced

· Re-assessing build-ups taking account of all known conditions and requirements and adjusting figures if necessary

· Reviewing procurement programme/schedules with Project Managers and liaising with the buyer(s) regarding site supply of materials and specialist requirements

· Reviewing procurement programme/schedules and sending enquiries and/or tender packages to sub-contractors and suppliers so that orders can be placed in time to meet the programme

· Selecting sub-contractors from the approved Sub-contractors list to ensure competence and resource are consistent with the scope/scale of the contract

· Managing procurement of sub-contract packages, labour only packages and suppliers utilizing where appropriate Sub Contract Documentation or Purchase Orders.

· Preparing and managing labour, plant & materials project budget costs.

· Assisting in the preparation of reports for contract review meetings.

· Prepare monthly forecast reports in accordance with established procedures.

· Prepare and submit periodic valuations and invoices, ensuring that all supporting information for claims and variations is included.

· Manage variations and ensure that all additional works are recorded in line with the contract, maintaining adequate records to ensure full revenue recovery.

· Complete, submit, and negotiate agreement of final accounts in a timely and professional manner.

· Attend sub-contractor pre-contract meetings, along with the Contracts Manager, to ensure that prospective sub-contractors are fully compliant with all relevant regulations and requirements.

· Manage sub-contractors once appointed, including measurement of sub-contract works, checking and approving sub-contract claims for payment, liaising with sub-contractors to review performance, and settling sub-contract Final Accounts.

· Provide guidance and advice to other members of the Project team as required.

Requirements:

· An excellent understanding of Projects and their lifecycle.

· The ability to understand and interpret design drawings accurately and efficiently.

· Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other system-based information services.

· A strong commercial understanding and an awareness of how this impacts our controls of risk and opportunities.

· Good supplier management skills, following industry best practices and guidelines.

· The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Must have experience and understanding of Construction works.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Free parking

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift

* Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Plymouth, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

* Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

* surveying: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person