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At GRAHAM, were not just one of the UKs leading Facilities Management and Construction providers - were also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients easier. We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Team to lead and manage the commercial function on a number of Hard FM maintenance contracts.
This position will require an experienced QS to lead on all commercial activities in Redditch.
Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, were committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.
This position will require an experienced QS to lead on all commercial activities in Redditch.
Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, were committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.
- Reporting to:Commercial Manager
- Location:Redditch
- Contract Type:Full Time, Permanent
- Salary:Competitive, Plus Car Allowance
Benefits:
- Up to 36 days paid annual leave
- Excellent Company Pension
- Free Life Assurance 6 times annual salary
- Training and Development
- Discounted Private Health Care Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
The Quantity Surveyor will:
- Prepare and submit Estimates and Target Costs for minor works projects based on first principles.
- Ensure timely submission of account applications.
- Prepare and submit Contract interim valuations.
- Prepare and submit variation claims.
- Prepare interim cost reports including P/L report.
- Ensure timely submission of final account applications.
- Prepare anticipated Final costs versus Final Forecast Recovery.
- Close liaison with the client(s) commercial teams.
- Payment of subcontractor accounts as and when required.
- Prepare and issue subcontract documents.
- Set-up and keep up to date RFI/COI Schedules in conjunction with the Contract Managers.
- Report on buying gains/losses including the reporting of any future potential financial problems.
- Negotiate rates/prices with subcontractors.
- Attend progress / commercial meetings and represent the company in a commercial capacity.
- Prepare and update cashflow/expenditure profiles.
- Manage contract WIP reduction, sales revenue and profit targets.
- Work closely with the Contract teams; ensure optimum delivery of contracts whilst exercising control of costs, procurement, and management of the supply chain.
- Work closely with the billing manager to continually improve and innovate cost reporting and invoicing for contracts.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
About You
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrate previous experience in a QS role particularly within Hard FM Maintenance contracts.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the market.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of general building methods.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Experience of managing profit and loss accounts and working to budgetary targets
- Initiating, drafting and reviewing documents
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstrate proficiency in IT applications- e.g. Excel, Microsoft Word
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of commercial and contractual issues in relation to Facilities Management and NEC 4
Desirable Criteria:
- 3rd Level Qualification
- Experience of working within the blue light and educational sectors
- Experience in open book accounting contracts.
- Experience in Schedules of Rates i.e. NSR & BCIS.
