Quantity Surveyor
Based in Tyne & Wear with Requirement to Travel throughout GB & Ireland as required
Monday to Friday
45K-55K Plus Package

PERMANENT Contract

Generally managing the Commercial Functions of each Project from commencement to completion, including but not limited to;
* Communicating with clients, colleagues, suppliers and sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of the project(s).
* Providing support pre-contract in relation to contract terms & conditions; including risk & opportunity analysis.
* Work with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
* Managing the handover of projects from pre-construction to construction team.
* Managing the Contracts in line with specific conditions (NEC / Bespoke / JCT etc.)
* Completion of timely Cost-To-Complete on new projects, and ensuring the management and update of same throughout the life of the project(s)
* Developing and managing Cash Flow based on project plan.
* Conducting pre-start meetings with supply chain, preparation and issue of Contracts for sub-contractors.
* Preparation of Sub-Contractor / Supplier packages.
* Management of sub-contractors from commencement, through interim application to final account.
* Ensuring robust, accurate and timely CVR reporting at both project and business unit level, in line with reporting timetable.
* Completing robust, accurate and timely weekly commercial reports in line with business requirements.
* Completing the Application for Payment process in line with cash flow plan and contract conditions.
* Managing Change Control in line with contract conditions.
* Management of procurement for the project, including PO's and invoice approval.
* Completing project re-measurement including the capture and evaluation of project variations
* Compilation of claims / significant variations and progressing these to resolution, with support from Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate
* Compiling the final account on projects and negotiating these to agreement, with support from the Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate.

Any other tasks which may be reasonably required by the business.

Skills and Qualifications
The Quantity Surveyor will have the following qualification or equivalent
* A BSc in Quantity surveying or third level qualification in the construction industry with 5 years surveying experience or qualification through by experience (7 years) working at a quantity surveyor.
* A CSR card - level black
* A good working knowledge of construction and engineering processes
* A good working knowledge of construction and engineering contracts

The Quantity Surveyor will have a skill base that will include;
* IT proficient - Microsoft packages
* Experience in working with an industry project accounts software package e.g. COINS, REDSKY etc
* Experience in industry management software packages e.g. FOUR PROJECTS - ASTA Powerproject planning software
* Be strong in verbal and written communication skills
* Be a team leader with motivational and empathy skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
The Quantity Surveyor will have, or be encouraged to work towards developing the following qualifications and skills;
* Chartered membership of the RICS (or equivalent)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.