Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Based in Tyne & Wear with Requirement to Travel throughout GB & Ireland as required
Monday to Friday
�45K-55K Plus Package
PERMANENT Contract
Generally managing the Commercial Functions of each Project from commencement to completion, including but not limited to;
* Communicating with clients, colleagues, suppliers and sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of the project(s).
* Providing support pre-contract in relation to contract terms & conditions; including risk & opportunity analysis.
* Work with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
* Managing the handover of projects from pre-construction to construction team.
* Managing the Contracts in line with specific conditions (NEC / Bespoke / JCT etc.)
* Completion of timely Cost-To-Complete on new projects, and ensuring the management and update of same throughout the life of the project(s)
* Developing and managing Cash Flow based on project plan.
* Conducting pre-start meetings with supply chain, preparation and issue of Contracts for sub-contractors.
* Preparation of Sub-Contractor / Supplier packages.
* Management of sub-contractors from commencement, through interim application to final account.
* Ensuring robust, accurate and timely CVR reporting at both project and business unit level, in line with reporting timetable.
* Completing robust, accurate and timely weekly commercial reports in line with business requirements.
* Completing the Application for Payment process in line with cash flow plan and contract conditions.
* Managing Change Control in line with contract conditions.
* Management of procurement for the project, including PO's and invoice approval.
* Completing project re-measurement including the capture and evaluation of project variations
* Compilation of claims / significant variations and progressing these to resolution, with support from Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate
* Compiling the final account on projects and negotiating these to agreement, with support from the Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate.
Any other tasks which may be reasonably required by the business.
Skills and Qualifications
The Quantity Surveyor will have the following qualification or equivalent
* A BSc in Quantity surveying or third level qualification in the construction industry with 5 years surveying experience or qualification through by experience (7 years) working at a quantity surveyor.
* A CSR card - level black
* A good working knowledge of construction and engineering processes
* A good working knowledge of construction and engineering contracts
The Quantity Surveyor will have a skill base that will include;
* IT proficient - Microsoft packages
* Experience in working with an industry project accounts software package e.g. COINS, REDSKY etc
* Experience in industry management software packages e.g. FOUR PROJECTS - ASTA Powerproject planning software
* Be strong in verbal and written communication skills
* Be a team leader with motivational and empathy skills
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
The Quantity Surveyor will have, or be encouraged to work towards developing the following qualifications and skills;
* Chartered membership of the RICS (or equivalent)

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