Quantity Surveyor
Company:
Our client delivers full-service stone installation, from design to material procurement and on-site fitting. We also offer ongoing maintenance to preserve finishes.
The Role
Controls commercial activity of a project. Includes surveying, monitoring project progress, controlling costs and expenditure on a project in order to maximize income and cashflow.
Tendering
* • Identifying and assessing what the client requires.
* • Researching the costs of materials, equipment and labour.
* • Calculating overheads and desired profit.
* • Collecting quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers and identifying the best one.
* • Assessing risks on a project and allowing for these in the estimate.
* • Using software to analyse company data, inflation, exchange rates and prices.
* • Taking into account projected timescales and unforeseen events that may occur.
* • Preparing and submitting quotations for work.
* • Monitoring costs on projects as they proceed.
Quantity Surveying
* • Manage commercial and contractual arrangements associated with a project and works
* • Monitor and assess project progress on a monthly basis
* • Initiate invoicing of customers for work completed in line with commercial and contractual arrangements in place
* • Price, negotiate and agree costs and budgets for projects and project variances
* • Resolve commercial and contractual disputes with the customer
* • Manage and maximize cashflow to meet company standards and budgets
* • Produce financial and management reports that monitor project progress
* • Responsible for subcontractor enquiries, selection and order in line with individual project requirements
* • Ensure business needs are met with regards to profit margin and risk identification
* • Comply with Company policies, procedures and instructions at all times
* • Implement new ideas and methods and continue to see ways of both improving contribution to the division’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company
* • Implement and promote equality and diversity policy
* • Ensure that the company’s anti-bribery policy is strictly adhered to
* • Any other duties required to enable the division to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.
Required Competencies:
* • Good organizational skills and able to work within project time constraints
* • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to adapt to a changing environment
* • Excellent communication skills to be able to deal effectively with contractors, site staff, third party suppliers and client team
* • Excellent motivational and teamwork skills
* • High level of integrity and drive for excellence