Quantity Surveyor
THE COMPANY
We are proud to be working alongside Brand Access Solutions, the UK's largest commercial scaffolding & access solutions provider.
Working on some of the country's most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, Brand Access Solutions are proud to be playing a part in 'Building Britain', nationwide – working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a competent Quantity Surveyor to join the Birmingham Branch on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.
JOB PURPOSE
As a Quantity Surveyor will work with the wider team to ensure the profitability of allocated projects. You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management on projects including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration contracts.
KEY RESULT AREAS
* Provision QS support for all projects within the Midlands region
* Attend customer meetings
* Understanding of current and new contracts within the region
* Highlight and mitigate risks on projects
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Working with the commercial, operations and in-house Design Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
* Assist in the preparation of initial budgets and cost plans
* Support the preparation of tender packages, analyse and compare on quotations received, make recommendations for appointment
* Complete sub-contract documentation in accordance with company procedures
* Manage work packages from appointment through to final account including certifying payments and issuing the appropriate notices as required by the sub-contract
* Monitoring works packages against budget, assessing variation claims and preparing reports for Client
* Submitting timely requests for payment, agreement of these with Client's representative where appropriate and ensuring payments are received in accordance with agreed timescales
* Monitoring project progress (in conjunction with Contracts Manager) and issuing appropriate notices to Client
* Internal cost reporting
* Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals
* Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently
* Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate
* Support and promote a team culture and company values
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Report to Regional Manager – Birmingham.
Liaising closely with colleagues in commercial, business development and operations teams.
External:
Key customer contacts
COMPTENCIES & SKILLS
* QS experience within the Scaffolding sector working on major projects
* Willingness to respond positively to new challenges faced by the business
* Strong communication skills and ability to challenge the 'status-quo'
* Commercial acumen
* Excellent numeracy skills
* Strong IT skills