MEP Quantity Surveyor

MEP Quantity Surveyor will report to the MEP Area commercial manager for area Central, who in turn reports to the Senior Commercial MEP Manager.

The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. This role may work independently or under the direction of a more senior Quantity Surveyor.

The QS will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.

Main Responsibilities

• Main Contract management and administration
• Supply chain management (including supply chain contract administration)
• Commercial document control
• Cost capture and control (including completion of the CLR)
• Commercial Reporting
• Planning & programme management
• Change Control
• Measurement
• Project metrics reporting
• Assisting with cash management.
• Liaison and negotiation with the Customer’s commercial and/or project team.
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting the commercial manager in ensuring the necessary internal and external periodic valuations and reports are prepared and issued in line with deadlines
• Assisting the commercial manager with the Implementation of the commercial procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
• Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies
• Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
• Hold an RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent) or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate Degree.