Project Quantity Surveyor

Civil Engineering - Preston

Due to a period of growth, we are excited to be recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor to work in our prestigious Civil Engineering business

About the role of Project Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to the Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be a fundamental member of the team with a range of responsibilities, such as managing the procurement, commercial and contractual aspects in relation to construction projects. The key areas you will be concentrating on will be the procurement of sub-contractors, preparation and submission of external applications for payment, identification, pricing and agreement of change, valuation and agreement of sub-contractor accounts and the commercial management of projects. This is an exciting time for our client, we want you to be a valued member of the team whilst working on a range of varied projects and supporting our clients.

Responsibilities for Project Quantity Surveyor

Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times including those relating to data protection and information security
Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs
Management of sub-contractor procurement.
Attend sub-contractor Pre-Contract meetings.
Preparation of formal sub-contract Agreements.
Measurement of works.
Management of legal issues and disputes.
Management of important commercial issues.
Management of sub-contractor interim accounts.
Agreement of sub-contractor final accounts.
Budgetary control including monitoring of costs and the prompt identification and management of overspend.
Submission of monthly CVR
Submission of monthly Profit and Loss reports.
Preparation and presentation of Commercial and Post-Contract Reviews.
Management and submission of external Applications for Payment.
Identification, pricing and settlement of Compensation Events, variations and additional works.
Agreement of Client final accounts.
Supervision and training of junior members of staff.
Attendance at staff appraisals.
Convene and attend internal team meetings.
Attend Client and Design meetings as required.
Convene and attend sub-contractor meetings as required.

Requirements for Project Quantity Surveyor

It is essential that you hold a BSc, NVQ4 or MSc qualification along with a relevant CSCS card. You will be an excellent communicator and have the ability to motivate and influence with ease. In addition, you will be a natural problem solver with exceptional commercial acumen and confident decision maker. It is essential that you have a solid understanding of construction techniques and processes, along with an excellent understanding of various forms of Method of Measurement and standard engineering contracts as well as having the appreciation and willingness to adopt Value engineering principles. Finally, you will have excellent IT skills; enjoy working in a positive and thriving environment.

We have specialised in delivering vital infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, structures, hydropower and rail for more than 25 years. With our commitment to quality, professionalism, safety and integrity, we have delivered a comprehensive range of projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients.

Our experienced, award-winning team works in true collaboration with all our partners to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet their project delivery targets with exceptional results - on time, within budget and to a high standard. Our long-standing client relationships are a testament to their expertise, innovation and first class project delivery. We always aim to deliver both an exceptional project and a lasting positive legacy

What we Offer for Project Quantity Surveyor

We pay a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. We are passionate about career development and expect you to help others to achieve their aspirations

55,000 - 65,000 p/a base salary
6150 car allowance & free on-site parking
Hybrid working - 2 days per week WFH
Generous Annual leave allowance + Bank holidays
6.5% employer contribution pension scheme
Private Medical care
On-site Gym
Learning, training, up-skilling, and Development opportunity
Recognition and Awards

If you want to hear more about this outstanding Project Quantity Surveyor opportunity with one of the Leading Civil Engineering contractors of the North, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV!