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Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor (JPC-81) Location: Warrington, Cheshire Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Overview The successful Quantity Surveyor will report to Lead Surveyors, Regional Directors and the Board of Directors. You will take on a senior role with all aspects of quantity surveying/estimating, from pre-contract through to post-contract services, and prepare final accounts and claims in line with our client s requirements. You will be expected to interact with our clients, including attending meetings to promote the Business and professionally represent the Company. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities - Carry out estimating services, including BQ production. - Carry out quantity surveying services. - Provide the lead on commercial and financial advice. Provide procurement and contract advice and prepare the same as required. - Maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management on projects worked on. - Commercially manage control SC packages on projects worked on. - Protection of the Company s contractual position on projects worked on. - Produce and agree accounts on projects worked on. - Prepare financial reports as required & prepare final accounts and claim documents. - Assist with the development of the Business. Key Tasks Pre-Contract Services - Prepare detailed measures and compile BQ documents. - Prepare feasibility studies and cost plans. - Provide procurement advice and implement. - Contract preparation. - Review contract conditions. - Provide risk management advice. - Prepare SC enquiry documents. - Price tender submissions. - Manage bid submissions including the preparation of bid documents. - Meet Clients to review and discuss work carried out. Post Contact Services - Prepare budgetary advice including cash flows. - Manage contract document process including insurance and bond requirements. - Produce procurement schedules. - SC procurement including enquiries and analysis on return. - Organise / attend pre-order SC meetings. - Place SC orders in due time and in a way that protects the Company s contractual position. - Manage all other procurement as necessary. - Prepare consultant appointments. - Prepare / review valuations and issue all appropriate notices in line with the Company s policies and the contract terms. - Maximise value recovery. - Produce reports as required including the preparation of CVR information. - Implement the Company s valuation and cash strategy. - Understand the Company s obligations under the Contract. - Produce and keep adequate records to enable the production of the final account and to safeguard the Company s contractual position. - Aid with cash management and manage cost expenditure. - Preparation of EOT / L&E claims. - Deal effectively with disputes. - Attend sites and meetings necessary in the execution of all functions. Claims and Dispute Resolution Services - Prepare final accounts and claims. - Lead in the resolution of disputes. General - Form good relationships with all parties. - Actively promote the Company s image. - Compliance with both our Company s and our Clients management systems. - Administration including managing drawings, copying and filing paperwork. - Any other duties which are reasonable. Person Specification - Formally qualified, preferably to degree level. - RICS Professional membership preferred. - Good communication skills. - Results driven. - Commercially astute. - Team player. - Assertive without being aggressive. - Proactive can do attitude. - Ability to prioritise and focus. - High level of IT skill. - Good technical skills. - Ability to read and understand technical documents, interpret contracts and the like. - Reasoned decision maker. - Professional. - Strong character. - Sense of humour.

Fire Engineer (Remote) JPC-72 Overview: Our client is looking to take on either a Fire Engineer or Senior/Associate Fire Engineer to complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive as well as advise clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes and work with a multi disciplinary team in developing complex designs. Role Requirements: Work with and lead aspects of a growing team, reporting directly to the Delivery Director. Experience : - Minimum 5 years PQE - External Wall Risk Assessments - Retrospective and design fire strategies - Compartmentation Surveys - Large and small refurbishment and re-cladding projects - Fire Protection Work - Member of IFE/IFSM - Working towards C Build E, CEng, IEng - Knowledge and Understanding of the Building Safety Act - Fire Remediation/Cladding - High Rise/High Risk Buildings Skills, Knowledge and Understanding: - Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders. - Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation. - Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible. - Assist in the growth, development and structure of a small team, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; decision making based on a clear fire engineering analysis. Clients: - Contractors and Developers. - Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients. General: - Comply with, or improve upon, our Clients' Key Performance Indicators. - Working with and developing a Quality Management System and report on a regular basis on the status of projects and update Fee Projections. - Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering. - Flexibility to travel to London when needed. Fire Engineering: - Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities. - Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability. - Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in-line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report. - Provide CPD to clients, making them aware of their obligations as building owners. - Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested. - Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible. - Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings. - Produce Fire strategies, fire safety management plans, planning statement, fire statements, assist with BSR applications, review design drawings and technical data sheets. - Work with the project team to compile the ER's. - Liaise closely with the Clerk of Works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress. - Attend site progress meetings when required. - Assist with updating and creating new templates; support the wider fire engineering team as required. Rewards and Benefits: Competitive salary Discretionary bonus incentive Pension contributions Private medical insurance 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) 3-4 days during Xmas period 1 day off for birthday Salary: (phone number removed) per annum (DOE)