Quantity Surveyor in City of London

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We provide specialist engineering services across the power, multi-utility, telecommunications and building services sectors within the UK and Ireland. We are a forward thinking and innovative contractor adept at recognizing business opportunity, identifying gaps in the market, and delivering total solutions that meet the needs and exceed all expectations of our clients.

We are looking for a dynamic QS with at least 5 years’ experience in construction, preferably within the utility & highways sector.

Location:

• London or surrounding counties. Working from sites and London based office.

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly payment applications to be agreed with clients
• Negotiation and preparation of contractual variations with clients
• Measure and value works done on site
• Preparation of tender documentation
• Dispute Resolution
• Track changes to the design and ensure all variations are captured
• Scrutinise site works completion with project managers
• Preparation of Subcontracts
• Assessment of subcontractor applications
• Review progress against works programme
• Responsibility for budget control of projects with Senior Project Managers
• Monthly CVRs
• Forecasting projects costs to completion
• Preparation of Early Warning Notices (EWNs)
• Preparation of Compensation Events (CEs)
• Providing contract support to site Project Managers
• Cash Flow & Income Forecasting
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial opportunities and risks.
• Review of client contracts

Experience:

• 5+ years construction industry, preferably within the utility sectors
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports to convey complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
• Experience with pre and post contract work
• Ability to influence people at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to work independently with strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to challenge information presented
• Advanced excel user & data analysis skills
• Experience with direct delivery of projects from a contracting organisation
• Experience & good knowledge of NEC3 & JCT contracts
• Experience of working for an ICP/Multi Utility contractor

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent

N.B. It should also be noted that the above list of principal duties is not necessarily a complete statement of duties and should be considered as for guidance only.