Senior Quantity Surveyor

Clevedon

£50,000 - £70,000

The Opportunity

To provide regular contractual and financial information to monitor the achievement of project objectives, to assist with the vetting of sub-contract documents prior to execution and generally to maximise the financial return in respect of each project, as described herein.

What you will be doing

• Vetting and negotiation in connection with the proposed sub-contract documentation to achieve the best deal for the company.

• Production and submission of cash flow forecast (Internal/External).

• Assist the project contract engineer(s) in the preparation of the sub-sub-contractor enquiry document, collate and prepare sub-sub-contract documents and agree with sub-sub-contractor.

• Provide advice on suppliers/sub-sub-contractors quotations.

• Produce monthly WIP/CVR reports to agreed deadlines.

• Obtain written agreement on suppliers/sub-sub-contractors final accounts, in conjunction with the project contracts engineer.

• Collate and prepare in agreed format, variation measurement details for submission to the Main Contractor/P.Q.S. Preparation of final account including agreement of variation account.

• Analysis of the sub-contract tender to prepare format for valuation applications.

• Co-ordinate fully with all other disciplines/departments. Monitor performance against project cost/value making recommendations and implementing agreed action. Assist in the monitoring of project progress relative to agreed sub-contract programme and if necessary issue of appropriate ‘formal’ notices. Preparation of contractual claims under the main contract and domestic sub-sub-contracts.

What we will need from you

• Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it. Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation. Good knowledge of standard forms of contract. Ability to negotiate with clients/sub contractors and draft sub contracts.

• Knowledge of CIS.

• Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Awareness of dispute procedures.

• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members.

• Extensive experience of working on live projects and final accounts

• Experience of value engineering.

• Exposure to resolving disputes.

• Successfully completed a number of final accounts.

• Experience of procuring major works sub contracts.

• Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS (desirable)

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint

• Experience of working in the water industry highly desirable.

• Demonstrate knowledge of previously working with CEMAR and COINS (desirable)

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary

• Car allowance 

• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) / 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years / Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) / Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% / Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave / 2 days volunteering opportunities / Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) / Employee Assistance Programme  / Professional membership fees /  Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more

• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits