Quantity Surveyor
Great career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 1 contractor in the Southampton region
**NOTE – There is also an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor
The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers an excellent opportunity for long term career progression
Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor
* Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
* Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
* Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
* Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
* Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
* Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
* The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
* Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
* Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
* Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Knowledge of CEMAR
* Non- Infrastructure water sector related experience
* Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role
* Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
* Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
* Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
* Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
* Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
* Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
* A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
* Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.
Ideal Qualifications
* Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
* Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
* Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
* NEC3/4 Experience
This is an excellent opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking career progression
On offer is a very attractive financial package
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