Quantity Surveyor (Civils)

As Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects for internal and external clients. In this role you will be responsible to the Department Senior QS or Commercial Manager. This will include, but not limited to, the following duties: Be aware and understand the companies Health and Safety procedures. Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies Managing and delegating to subordinates as required Compile programme based cost to complete / project budgets Advising on procurement strategy; Preparing subcontract documents, including bills of quantities; Review contract conditions and report concerns or recommendations to the Commercial Manager Procurement of subcontractors; Preparing and analysing costings for tenders; Managing costs on a wide variety of projects Undertaking costs value analysis including cost value reporting Performing risk and value management and cost control; Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks; Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports; Price up variations and obtain agreement with clients Valuing works as they progress and agreeing final accounts; Provide commercial advice to the site team as and when required; Preparing and analysing costings for tenders; Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use; Assist senior management with the preparation of contractual claims. General requirements You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its Clients. You must also work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines. Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally. In doing so, you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is maintained at all times. You should demonstrate and use initiative to carry out work with minimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail. This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work