Job Description
POSITION: Quantity Surveyor
RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Project Cost Management
This list is not exhaustive and the duties outlined in this job description will change over time.
Please note that all employees must be prepared to undertake reasonable duties other than those for which they have been specifically employed.
JOB PROFILE - Duties and responsibilities of the position will include but not limited to the following;
1. Participate in tender handover from estimating department.
2. Ensure adequate LOI or PO in place.
3. Produce buying schedule in conjunction with PM.
4. Procure Sub Contract packages, approve sub contract orders ensuring compliance with specification, drawings and employers requirements.
5. Produce project cash flow forecast
6. Prepare and submit client applications accurately and in a timely manner
7. Manage subcontract applications and ensure work packages are valued correctly and on time.
8. Manage project correspondence and meeting attendance
9. Ensure monthly applications are certified on time and invoiced as appropriate.
10. Manage and agree subcontract instructions and variations
11. Submit and agree client variations and manage change request process.
12. Prepare, submit and agree the client final account
13. Conclude subcontract accounts
14. Preparation of monthly cost to compete reports (CTC’s) accurately and on time.
15. Financial administration of Focal Point ensuring project status is accurate
16. Participate in Team meetings and liaise with PM
17. Carry out and assist PM with Value Engineering as appropriate
18. Liaise with senior staff or line manager in respect of claims for acceleration, prolongation and EOT requests
19. Read, understand and implement the Company Health and Safety Policy and QA at all times
PERSON PROFILE - These are the initial selection criteria
EDUCATION
• A good all round standard of education including literacy and numeracy
• IT skills
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree qualified in an RICS approved QS course
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
• Three years’ experience in a commercial or QS role
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused
• Accuracy and quality in reports and documents
• Professional conduct when representing the business
TRAINING REQUIRED
• Client Information Channel
• Client Invoice Channel
• Communication ∙Contracts
• Estimation
• Excel Advanced
• Focal Point
• IT Skills
• Mechanical/Electrical Awareness
• Negotiation
• Word Intermediate
CORE COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS - These are the essential operational and technical skills required for effective fulfilment of the role. They may be industry or company-specific, and training will be provided as necessary. The level of competence for each requirement is determined as: Basic, Essential, Advanced, Specialist Level
• IT literate
• Knowledge of British Standards and Governing Regulations
• Preparation and distribution of prescribed company documentation
• A full UK driving license
Overall level of core competence required (subject to periodic evaluation) Competent to work under normal supervision
• Competent to work without supervision
• Competent to supervise and train others
• Capable of assuming greater responsibility
To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and I will be in touch accrdoingly