Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities and Duties

• Measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings) for Valuations, Variations & Final Accounts.
• Agreement of valuation dates and preparing, submitting and agreement of interim valuations in accordance with those dates. 
• Measurement and valuation of subcontractors work for payment and Final Account purposes.
• Ensuring that all verbal instructions are confirmed and that all relevant notices are issued in connection with variations.
• Recognising and advising Site Manager on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued.
• Ensuring adequate records are kept for the purposes of valuing variations and ascertaining loss and/or expense.
• Development and submission of claims for delay and disruption and loss and/or expense.
• Providing estimates and quotations for additional works.
• Procurement of non-domestic subcontractors and assisting Buying Department in procurement of domestic sub-contractor

Financial Reporting

Preparation of financial reports including:

•  Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines
• Margin Analysis reports.
• Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts
• Cash Flow forecasts
• Turnover forecasts
• De-brief reports

Forming Relationships:

 You will form relationships within the company and work closely with various disciplines such as Foremen, Engineers, Senior Engineers, Site Managers, D&C Co-ordinators, Buyers and Head Office Accounts.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Main Contracting Experience is essential
• Degree or relevant qualification is preferred
• Shown Experience of either Refurbishment or New Build works on Build or Infrastructure projects is essential.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The interviewing company is a market leading Main Contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £1bn, and over 4,000 staff. They are a construction group delivering industry leading performance in constructing a sustainable future.