Quantity Surveyor- Temporary Position
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| Job Type | Temporary / Contract |
| Location | Reading |
| Area | Berkshire, England |
| Sector | Building & Construction |
| Salary | £140 - £200 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | J2296 |
| Job Views | 133 |
- Description
- We're absolutely thrilled to be working with our industry leading client within the extended circle of the construction industry to assist them in the search for a Quantity Surveyor. This a temporary role with specific focus placed on the early stages on the project including reading contracts, safeguarding the organisation, identify and mitigating risks and ensuring the best interest of the business are kept at the forefront of everything.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited too;
*Contract set up
*Review the proposed terms and specification of new orders upfront prior to our Pre Order Meeting including creating payment plan and cash flow forecasts, managing the risk register completion following up other departments as needed to get completed. And ensuring a through handover
*Tracking projects in progress from the commercial angle including:
oIdentifying and pricing variations, extensions of time, etc o Issuing relevant notices to the customer including delay notices.
oFollowing through to ensure we have the correct instruction before commencing work on site
oSubmitting requests for information/ instruction if design changes occur
oValuing works on site (out on site if needed) and submitting applications with vesting agreements and back up photos etc, (via finance) and then dealing with any undervaluation.
oCost tracking against budgets, cost to complete, cash flow forecast, cost plan's, reporting GP's, delay analysis
oKeep abreast of changes in relevant legislation, and understanding of JCT/DOM/NEC subcontracts, and provide a lesson learnt summary to directors
oMonthly review of emails/progress to ensure we are legally covered for any changes in programme, specification, etc during the preceding month
oReview terms offered by supply chain on purchase orders to ensure all risks are covered or mitigated. o Attend staff meetings and submit a monthly timesheet
oOther duties within your ability, given to you on a temporary or permanent basis by the person you report to, including cover for someone else in your department
As a successful member of the team your performance will be measured on KPI's, which will include the timely response to all new business terms and ensuring business timeframes are adhered to- these tend to be circa a ten-week turnaround.
In order to be successful in your progressing your application to the next stage of the process your CV will show the following qualifications, skills and personal qualities;
Qualifications and Skills:
*Legal qualifications desirable
*Surveying or Commercial Degree would be preferred but not essential
*Understanding of JCT/DOM/NEC subcontracts and relevant legislation is essential
*Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager
*The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
*Good knowledge of construction
*A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines
*Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
*Good financial and numeracy skills
*Excellent communication and negotiating skills
*Computer literate
Personal Qualities:
*Proactive person with passion to keep the client protected at all times yet maintaining a customer focus
*Methodical way of thinking
*Highly organised
*An eye for detail
*Preparedness and ability to provide accurate and punctual reports as required by management
*Someone who is determined to deliver on their promises, use their initiative, gives and accepts appreciation, is willing to learn, and keen to support others rather than pass the buck or blame
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