Project Manager (Quantity Surveyor) – Tier 1

Project Manager (Quantity Surveyor) – Tier 1 – Regeneration Partner & Local Authority North East Lincolnshire Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with Tier 1 Contractor are looking to employ a confident and motivated Project Manager who has a background as a Quantity Surveyor professional to work at the North East Lincolnshire Contract location as a member of the Technical Design Team, who deliver commercial property new build and refurbishment schemes. The vacancy is in the Facilities Management side of the business partnering with local councils where some of their specialisms include: Transport, Road Safety, Traffic Regulations, Sustainable Transport Planning, Street Lighting & Traffic Signals, Highways Inspections, Bridge Inspections, Drainage & Flooding and Environmental. Reporting into the Head of Technical Services the successful candidate will assist with specification, schedule or rates, budgeting, pricing, interim and final accounts, measuring of design details and support and management of property construction projects with the support of other team members. Key Accountabilities: Development of estimations, project accounts, valuations, and pricing of designs to support building construction projects. To price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project. Providing procurement technical advice and guidance on building construction projects, in particular guidance on Terms and Conditions (examples are (JCT and NEC). All technical information provided is to be accurate to legislative standards, ACoPs and best practice. Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation. To manage the delivery of minor works and property construction projects utilising the project management process and principals within the organisation. Measure and value the work done on site, for valuations and pay subcontractors accordingly in line with the company’s governance. To issue works orders, track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly. To issue Additional Instructions, Practical Completion and Completion certificates ensuring compliance with legislative, contractual and workmanship requirements including the briefing and commissioning of all consultants and clients. To prepare option appraisals with recommendations, feasibility studies, estimates and the production of technical reports as required. Also to ensure that value is added to the work of the Section through innovation and creativity. To assist with directing and monitoring construction works to include contract administration, variations, project costs and final accounts as appropriate and to assist in evaluating and determining appropriate actions where problems occur and report these to the client. To create, as part of their development, specifications for tenders and to contribute to the procurement process to include evaluations and awards of contracts, ensuring Value for Money (VfM) is delivered without compromise to quality of the service/works completed. To operate within the policies, systems and business plans of the Technical Design Team and the Company. To deliver all works in compliance with the Company’s Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) standards and in line with ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), 14001 (Environmental) & 9001 (Quality). Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected at this level. The role supports the deliverable outcomes for the management of a commercial and public property estate and is part of a team of Architects, Engineers and Building Surveyors. The post holder will be required to work with other property professional teams to provide assistance and guidance for building construction works as a part of the Technical Design Team. The role is a mixture of office and on-site involvement and requires a good communicator who can provide clear instructions to and management of contractors. Qualifications or Required Experience: The applicant must have relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying such as, Accredited Undergraduate or Post graduate degree by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and be a registered Chartered RICS Surveyor. To meet the requirements and demands of the post, the post holder will need the following: Experience within a quantity surveying position working closely with key members from internal and external teams The Key Accountabilities of the Project Manager will include: Cash flow forecasting CVR reporting Procurement Client Liaison Financial and delivery maximisation and efficiency IT skills and experience of working with database systems are essential in ensuring an effective service. Specific knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and building regulations is desirable. Experience of contract administration, including knowledge of building construction, procurement, estimation and project accounts is essential. Numeracy, statistical, communication and presentation skills are also essential, together with experience in budgetary control. Experience of applying CDM Regulations 2015 is desirable. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet client requirements Flexible to meet the needs of the service