Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Company’s Procedures;
• To generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions;
• To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments;
• To prepare draft sub-contracts to the level of responsibility delegated by the individual’s supervisor;
• To monitor sub-contractor performance in consultation with senior staff;
• To participate in pricing variations/design cost control/value engineering;
• To participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time;
• To participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts;
• To attend meetings with other stakeholders (if so delegated to do);
• To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis;
• Supervision of work allocated to Trainee QS or Graduate QS staff;
• To apply a neat and accurate approach in all day to day activities and to strive to enhance one’s own professional capability;
• To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager;
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

Knowledge skills & experience

• Working towards professional accreditation e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES (desirable);
• Holding a relevant CSCS card (desirable);
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
• Able to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path;
• Understanding of H&S issues at work;
• Awareness of dispute resolution procedures;
• Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately;
• Understanding of the inter-relationship between bills, specifications and drawings;
• Understanding the importance of Company Procedures;
• Understanding of construction contracts in relation to projects and of the relevance of sub contract terms and conditions;
• Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations in compliance with contract terms;
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi disciplined team;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people;
• To have achieved a level of competence in at least 8 of the 12 key tasks;
• To show ability in 7 of the 10 skills/attributes;
• Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions;
• Experience of managing low risk sub contractors;
• Experience of processing subcontract payments;
• Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils);
• Basic knowledge of different industry contracts;
• Basic understanding of risk in construction process;
• Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme.

Person

• Proficient in use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
• Working towards professional accredidations e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES;
• Holding a relevant CSCS card;
• Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions;
• Experience of managing low risk sub contractors;
• Experience of processing subcontract payments;
• Understanding of the construction industry (Building or Civils);
• Basic knowledge of different industry contracts;
• Basic understanding of risk in construction process;
• Basic understanding of the relevance of the construction programme.