Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out

Location: Central Belt Of Scotland

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

COMPANY:

Join a leading collective of experienced professionals based in the Central Belt of Scotland including Edinburgh & Glasgow. With experience in transforming spaces across various sectors including residential, commercial & industrial. Their team is committed to excellence and innovation in every project they undertake.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE:

- Minimum 5 years UK experience in Quantity Surveying

- Construction related qualification to diploma or degree level, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.

- Full clean UK driving license

- Proficient in MS Office Suites including Excel and Word

- Experience of a variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies and a technical knowledge base

- Demonstration of cost estimating techniques

- Knowledge of construction contracts

- Experience of liaising with internal and external clients

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of budget costs
• Preparation of detailed cost plans
• Review of tender documents to develop a clear understanding of the project requirements
• To accurately price our 'in-house’ work packages from first principles
• Advising on procurement strategy and understanding contract conditions / particulars
• Assess health, safety & environmental implications on projects and liaise with QHSE advisor
• Preparation of tender and contract documents including work packages and bills of quantities where required
• Ensuring a competitive number of prices are received for each work package and making sure best value is obtained
• Analysing costs and cost engineering
• Appointment of contractors including issuing formal acceptances and subcontract orders
• Preparation and completion of formal contracts
• Cost control of projects including control of variations
• Production of regular cost reports to clients
• Formulation of cash flow forecasts
• Undertaking and agreeing interim valuations with both clients and subcontractors
• Final accounts to be agreed with clients and sub-contractors
• Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking Feasibility Studies
• Agreement of payment terms with clients and sub-contractors
• Understanding contract programmes and procurement of sub-contractors and materials to meet timescales
• Providing support to the project manager/contracts manager, architect / designer and site manager as required
• Ensuring site management team are supplied with all information required regarding appointed contractors and work packages
• Negotiation with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value including ensuring main contractor’s discounts where applicable
• Tracking of payment from clients and initial follow up of unpaid invoices to ensure payment terms are met
• Reporting on costs and margins using standard forms on a regular basis at least monthly
• Updating cost information on NAV on a regular basis - at least monthly
• Working with the QHSE manager as required, understanding the implications of H&S regulations, and ensuring that only approved contractors are appointed for any project
• Assisting with O&M information where required
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in completing tasks

If this opportunity sounds like something of interest, please email Jae (@) huntermasonconsulting .com