Project Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor

Project : Modular Build - MOD Defence - Newquay, Cornwall, Value £8M

Salary up to £75,000 + Car Allowance £5000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a leading off-site design and build contractor who is searching for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join the business. With their head office based near Ringwood, Hampshire, they are shortly going to start work on a large MOD Defense project located near Newquay, Cornwall with a project value of £8M.

This is a rare opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to make their mark and support the growth of an established and profitable contractor, who has plans to grow over the next five years.

As Project Quantity Surveyor you will have experience of commercially managing large new build or modular projects and having MOD experience would be desirable.

Key responsibilities of the Project Quantity Surveyor:

• Prepare and issue standard contract documents.
• With the assistance of the Project manager prepare detailed scope of works for sub-contractors to price.
• Running Pre-let contract meetings with sub-contractors.
• Valuation of sub-contract works on site.
• Agreement of sub-contractors day work sheets.
• Agreement and sign off final accounts for sub-contractors.
• Preparation of monthly valuations to the client.
• Adjust client valuations to incorporate BCIS index rates at the relevant trigger points.
• Maintaining an accurate record of variations, determining if they are recoverable.
• Preparation of project spend data and forecast costs to complete monthly via the CVR.
• Preparation and management of a Project risk register.
• Identifying risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparation of contract letters and associated documentation to the client including claims for additional cost, EOT etc.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills of the Project Quantity Surveyor:

• At least 5 years Quantity Surveyor experience working for a contractor.
• Modular build or New Build experience.
• Security Clearance, Desirable.
• MoD Experience - Desirable.
• HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification.
• Professional membership of the RICS, CIOB or ICE is desirable.
• Have a good working knowledge MS Office - Intermediate level of Excel.
• To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills.

On Offer for the Project Quantity Surveyor:

• Salary up to £75,000.
• Car Allowance £5000.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Pension.
• Ongoing training and development.

For more information about this role contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment Ltd