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Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a main contractor and work for their Transmission Networks Division.

As Quantity Surveyor you will be part of our Commercial Team who are responsible for Transmission Networks, working on over head line projects all over the UK. 

Key responsibilities for this Quantity Surveyor role:

  • Assisting in the provision of relevant information for preparation of reports and claims to agreed timescales
  • Assist with the ongoing implementation of the commercial application in respect of site personnel at all time whilst developing lasting relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers
  • Constantly refer to the project risk management plan for thorough, accurate, high-level risk assessment. Monitor the register and any related documentation in accordance with the plan
  • Responsible for all sub-contractor management. Ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers have submitted compliant quotations/enquiries/applications within the timescale required, and produce all documentation to select and secure services as well as monthly assessments, variations/CE claims and final account agreements
  • Actively increase knowledge of commercial issues and contract law
  • Actively suggest and develop processes for increased accuracy and efficiency minimising time journal and reconciliation tasks. 
  • Assist the team and Project Manager, Engineers and Planners with regard to recovery of contract costs together with enhancing project profit by identifying variations, delays and claims
  • Assist with production of monthly project financial and forecast to complete reports for analysis with Finance staff and Commercial Staff
  • Develop sound and balanced negotiating skills
  • Help produce a site commercial manual and documents to record variations
  • In accordance with our certification to the standards OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the current MES TN:- Health and Safety Policy, Quality, Environmental Policy
  • Assist with the ongoing implementation of the commercial application in respect of site personnel at all time whilst developing lasting relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers

Experience required for this Quantity Surveyor role:

  • Excellent negotiating interpersonal & communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Financial awareness
  • Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
  • Contract costing
  • Contract law
  • Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Clerk role
  • Contract experience, capturing site records for variations and valuations; supporting a project team
  • Sub Contract Management
  • Cost / value reconciliation
  • Qualification in Quantity Surveying
  • Graduate or “graduate calibre”
  • Driving licence
  • Strategic thinking
  • Motivation
  • Presentation
  • Relationship building and influencing
  • Financial Appreciation
  • Written and verbal communications
  • Planning
  • Project Management
  • Business analysis/ business process re-engineering
  • Knowledge of the industry

Package offered for this Quanity Surveyor role:

  • 26 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Private health care                                           
  • Company car/ fuel card

How to apply for this Quantity Surveyor role:

If you are interest in this Quantity Surveyor position then please apply via this job board or alternatively you can send an up to date CV to georgia.miller@navartis.co.uk or call me on 07817037769

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Quantity Surveyor role. Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.

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