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| Job Title: QUANTITY SURVEYOR |
| Description |
Overview
To provide assistance to the Project Managers and Commercial Manager in financial and contractual control, co-ordination of the efforts of all parties throughout the company involved in the execution of specified projects to the budgeted cost and programme, to the customer’s satisfaction.
The Role
MUST be educated with an Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying.
Network Rail and London Underground experience is essential.
Enure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company SHEQ procedures and work instructions.
Assist in the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system which can effectively manage the financial status of the contract, the tasks and the people involved in putting this information into the system in order that such reports can be produced timeously.
Ensure the necessary interface information between client, subcontractors and departments is provided in a timeous manner.
Establish programme commitments are being met and advise on action to be taken when this is not the case, whether as a result of a company breach or otherwise.
Assist in monitoring labour allocations and mix and report on deviations to required budget.
Monitor expenditure with the assistance of the Finance Department to ensure that up-to-date cost information is available and known. Assist the Project Manager in the continual monitoring of the projected costs to completion.
Identify potential overspend, ensuring early awareness of the exposure within the business to keep cost overrun to a minimum.
Monitor cash flow and invoicing plan ensuring applications are made correctly and timeously.
Assist in ensuring charges for contract variations are identified and turned into agreed variation orders with the client in a timely manner.
Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and invoices for variations are issued in a timely manner.
Review tender subcontract packages and ensure that appropriate invitations to tender are actioned and issued.
Analyze the returned subcontract quotation and select quotations to be used, acknowledging that the cheapest price may not be the most appropriate.
Assist the Procurement Department with the preparation of subcontract documentation and ensure that all pertinent documentation is issued to the subcontract, signed and returned. Ensure all Subcontractors are on the approved Subcontractor Database.
Prepare and issue schedule of subcontract valuation dates.
Assist project manager in the commercial management of any subcontractor as and when required.
Clearly identify and report in a timely manner to meet contract needs. Highlight where unresolved issue require higher level management input.
Assist the Project Manager in arranging and undertaking a project review and issue of associated reports.
Attend site when required by the Area Surveyor/Commercial Manager.
Identify and effect improvements to company operating procedures.
Act within the limits of authority as defined within company procedures.
Ensure that contacts with clients, by any company representative or communication are conducted/presented in a professional manner, such that good relations are maintained.
Provide constructive feedback to estimating department on any aspects which may affect the business operations.
Carry out any other duties as required by the Area Surveyor/Commercial Manager.
Requirements
The candidate (Person Specification)
Experience : Sound working knowledge of the various forms of Conditions of Contract.
: Knowledge of construction and contract law.
: Construction techniques on particular projects
: Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials
: Working knowledge of labour costs, employment legislation and working rule agreements
Personal skills:
Articulate and persuasive
Analytical with good planning and organisational skills
Adaptable and able to respond to change.
Entrepreneurial and good commercial acumen
Self starter capable of meeting tight deadlines
High personal integrity
Good communication skills – verbal and written
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| Details |
| Job Ref: |
JK1658 |
| Hours: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
London, England |
| Working Term: |
Permanent |
| Salary: |
£35000 to £50000 per annum (Extras: Excellent Company Benefits) |
| Application Deadline: |
02/03/2010 |
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