Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: South East

Salary - £45K, plus car/ car allowance, pension, healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & Life assurance.

Recruiting for a Project QS to oversee street lighting works within the existing highways term maintenance contracts in West Berkshire, Luton, Camden, Wokingham and Medway. Reporting to the Managing Surveyor and working alongside the project managers, the Project Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage an assistant surveyor to successfully deliver that project. On larger more intricate projects may be required to carry out the same tasks for a section or sections of the works reporting to a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor. This is an ideal position for a Project QS or assistant QS looking to take the next step in their careers by taking on multiple contracts.

The contracts range from Term maintenance contracts, scheme works and Column replacement programmes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
• Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQ etc)
• Monitor and maximise cash flow.
• Support, advise, develop and train all members of the site team on commercial matters.
• Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project, advise the site team on key requirements and ensure that all notices and other matters are actioned accordingly to protect contractual position (Main, Sub-Contracts and Consultancy Agreements)
• To act professionally at all times and promote the company's best standards and practices
• Monitor and chase Main Contract payments
• Review and commercially assess sub-contract packages for incorporation into the main tender when required.
• Review tender information for VE opportunities
• Assist the Bid team as required.
• Tender input as required
• Produce a Procurement Schedule in close conjunction with the Project Manage
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are understood and make effective use of the tender handover.
• Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes.
• Subcontract management

Essential:

An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.

Desirable:

A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

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