Quantity Surveyor
Randstad are working with a leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK and Ireland. They are seeking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team. The successful candidate will be working on a project based in Oxford.
Location: Belfast (head office)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Key Benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 33 days annual leave entitlement
- Generous pension contributions
- Life Assurance
Responsibilities
- The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for assisting on all commercial aspects of the project, providing commercial support and advice to the team to aid decision making, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with the contractual requirements.
- The Quantity Surveyor will assist with monitoring contract progress against the agreed programmes, control costs against agreed budgets/end cost forecasts, prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts, prepare and agree any necessary claims for reimbursements and for loss and expense and will liaise the customers and third parties on all commercial matters.
- It is the Quantity Surveyor's responsibility to be aware of any potential implications for dispute resolution and to contribute and develop as appropriate quality, health and safety, welfare and risks in accordance with the companies' management systems.
An average day will include the following:
- Preparation and analysis of budgets
- Procurement of the Supply Chain and preparation of order documentation in accordance with company management systems
- Assessment and certification of Sub-Contractor interim payments ensuring the appropriate notices are issued Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account submissions
- Managing and valuing Variation accounts
- Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and Expense submissions
- Identification and management of Commercial risks
- Assist with the production of robust and accurate monthly Cost Value
- Reconciliation reports
- Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
- Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams
An ideal candidate will have:
- Degree qualified (essential)
- Construction Experience
- Sound Commercial Awareness
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills
- High levels of organisational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in fast moving Environment
- Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision
- Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly JCT & NEC Form
If this sounds like you then please get in touch by contacting Imogen Thompson at Randstad C&P Newcastle
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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