Our client is a Principal contractor specialising in the Fit Out sector. Due to recent and continued large scale contract wins our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their company, with opportunities to work in sectors such as hospitality, retail shopfitting, offices, restoration, F&B and construction.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your already established quantity surveying skills, incorporating appointing subcontractors, procuring materials, financial reporting, valuation submissions and final account negotiations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage subcontract packages, appointments and material procurement.
- Direct and proficient negotiation of client contract sums.
- Oversee measures and report variances to the board and client team.
- Prepare valuations for interim applications and assessments.
- Prepare supporting documentation for the client and their consultants.
- Produce Bills of quantities for construction and fitout schemes UK and ROI.
- Monitor costs to ensure budgets are met and attend regular finance meetings internally and externally.
- Liaise closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to record all variations, change requests and instructions.
- Monitoring sub-contractor accounts, negotiations and referrals.
- Preparation and submission of weekly financial reports to client and client QS.
- Monthly cost/value reconciliations to the board.
- Monitoring cash collection.
- Finalising of project accounts with detailed analysis and insight into project performance.
- Managing several projects at different stages at any one time.
- Providing commercial support to the Estimating and manufacturing teams.
- Promote best practice in Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
- Monitoring compliance of projects and following company procedures while delivering best practice.
- Assisting to implement the business plan, developing business opportunities in line with the business strategy, and looking for market opportunities.
- Regular and accurate reporting to the Commercial Director, Finance Director and MD.
Experience:
- Quantity Surveying or Construction Management qualification and proven experience in the construction sector, ideally Main Contracting
- Proven track record of numerous projects in a range of sectors on major projects with clear levels of responsibility.
- Thorough understanding of construction forms of contract and techniques including construction costs, and ability to knowledgably advise the client, contractual obligations, breaches and remedies.
- High standard of current legal and regulatory developments in respect of construction and associated law.
- Client management, including managing expectations and cost reporting.