Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects

Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment are currently partnering with company specialising in major projects to find a Quantity Surveyor in York.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for running multiple projects at once including subcontract procurement, payments and measures, cost management and valuations, build estimates and variation costings, forecasting and cost value reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue Account Development Review to Clients regularly

Ensure the CPR Spreadsheet is updated on an ongoing basis and is matched monthly to the Project Commitment Report

Attend monthly CPR meetings and report on the commercial position of all designated projects

Prepare and issue Applications for Payment to Clients on a timely basis and obtain necessary Client approval

Prepare and settle Final Account within two months of completion of the project

Recover retention

Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers in order to understand current issues and progress with site

Attend Project Review Meetings on a regular basis

Raise PORF’s and issue Sub-Contract Works Orders

Issue variations to Sub-Contract Works Orders

Attend site, as applicable on a regular basis

Measure Sub-Contractor performance and quality of work by regularly visiting site

Review and approve Sub-Contractor Applications for Payment and Issue Payment Certificates on a timely basis

Authorise Purchase Orders for payment (receipting)

Manage Sub-Contractor Final Accounts

Prepare re-measure reports for Commercial Manager when required

Prepare and issue project related report as and when required by the Commercial Manager

Other ad hoc duties as required.

Benefits

£50-65K + Package

Required skills and qualifications

Applicants must have knowledge of JCT / NEC form of contracts.

Applicants must have experience as a QS in the construction industry, at either intermediate or senior level. You will be responsible for running multiple projects at once including subcontract procurement, payments and measures, cost management and valuations, build estimates and variation costings, forecasting and cost value reporting. 

A full driving licence is required, as the role will involve work-related travel to sites.

Above all, the right skills and attitude are what we’re looking for, someone who is commercially astute, conscientious, works well in a team and is able to drive projects forward as well as develop good relationships with colleagues and clients