Vacancies

Our client offers an increasing comprehensive range of specialist civil, structural and geotechnical / ground engineering contracting solutions to all areas of the UK construction sector, and forms part of a wider internationally renowned construction group. Having recently completed the acquisition of a major competitor the company have set out an ambitious growth plan over the next five years and aim to be the UK’s leading contractor in their field. 

 

 

                                                                                                         

This represents a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business at the forefront of the heavy civil, structural and geotechnical / ground engineering sector. 

 

The Role

 

• Assist with all commercial activities and financial governance, working closely with the contract / operations teams, including risk identification and management

• Continually review existing commercial processes to identify and implement best practice

• Assisting in drawing up contracts and sub-contracts or ensure contracts have been drawn up prior to commencement of works, and to review contracts drawn up by third parties

• To assist with tendering activities including enquiries, bid evaluations, proposals of bidder selection, and the settlement of claims and disputes

• Assist in identifying and managing risk and opportunities associated with all contracts

• Provide commercial / contractual advice to contract teams

• Notification, preparation and agreement of insurance claims 

• Attend project mobilisation and close out meetings

• To assist with WIP levels and cash flow to ensure efficient processes and cash collection

• Assist in the timely submission of final accounts to clients

• Assist with annual commercial audits for each main contract to ensure good practice and compliance with procedures

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports identifying trends and areas for improvement

• Assist in managing contracts (Using NEC3 option C and Bespoke forms) including final account measurement and agreement of interim assessments, Early Warning Notifications, Compensation Events and Extensions of Time etc.

• Preparing and submitting of Early Warnings / Agreeing quotations for EW / Compensation events and resolving disputes

• Attending / contributing to risk management, value engineering, cost / value, progress and design meetings

• Preparation of weekly / monthly cost / value reports, including KPI information, estimates of defined costs to complete, Pain / Gain position

• Preparing and agreeing of final accounts and sub-contract documents, including sub contract set up

 

The Person

 

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline is preferred  

• A sound working knowledge of construction and contract law, and various forms of Conditions of Contract

• An understanding of commercial input to the tendering and procurement processes

• Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials

 

 An attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work, further training / qualification sponsorship (if desired), and a clear forward career path, given the company’s dedication to employee progression and significant future growth plans.

 

We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality.