Quantity Surveyor Job Details
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(Ref: SH01_1266480598)
Date posted:
18/02/2010
Ref# / Fast find: SH01_1266480598
Sector / Job Role: Quantity surveyor
Country: United Kingdom
Region: England
County: Essex
Salary and Benefits: £250 per day
Job Description:
Scope of the role
* To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming
* Continual use of the sub-contract data base
* Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
* Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
* Change management control
* Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
* To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
* Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
* Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work
* Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
* Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
* Process subcontractor requests for payment
* Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
* Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
* Attend project and company related meetings
* Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement
* Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
* Assist in ensuring the company is fully compliant with Health & Safety
* Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
* Assisting the development and training of trainee and assistant surveyors
* Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development
* Any other reasonable management request
Education/Qualifications
Minimum of HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant construction acknowledged course
Experience
Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor
Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager
Skills and abilities
Excellent verbal communication skills IT skills - MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc
Excellent level of numeracy
Excellent influencing skills
Key attributes
* Excellent Time Management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Prepared to work within various geographical areas
* Confident
* Self motivated
* Enthusiastic
* Flexible & adaptable
* Good verbal and written communicator
* Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
* Resilient
Contact Name: Antony Hampshaw
Contact Email: ant.hampshaw@onsiterecruitmentsolutions.com
Contact Phone: 0845 070 3883
Ref# / Fast find: SH01_1266480598
Sector / Job Role: Quantity surveyor
Country: United Kingdom
Region: England
County: Essex
Salary and Benefits: £250 per day
Job Description:
Scope of the role
* To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming
* Continual use of the sub-contract data base
* Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
* Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
* Change management control
* Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
* To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
* Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
* Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work
* Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
* Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
* Process subcontractor requests for payment
* Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
* Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
* Attend project and company related meetings
* Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement
* Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
* Assist in ensuring the company is fully compliant with Health & Safety
* Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
* Assisting the development and training of trainee and assistant surveyors
* Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development
* Any other reasonable management request
Education/Qualifications
Minimum of HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant construction acknowledged course
Experience
Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor
Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager
Skills and abilities
Excellent verbal communication skills IT skills - MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc
Excellent level of numeracy
Excellent influencing skills
Key attributes
* Excellent Time Management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Prepared to work within various geographical areas
* Confident
* Self motivated
* Enthusiastic
* Flexible & adaptable
* Good verbal and written communicator
* Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
* Resilient
Contact Name: Antony Hampshaw
Contact Email: ant.hampshaw@onsiterecruitmentsolutions.com
Contact Phone: 0845 070 3883
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