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Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Posted 2 days 17 hours ago by Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Salary: £35,000-£55,000
Location: London
Regions: London, South East

A Multi-National Tier 1 Contractor is seeking a driven, determined and ambitious individual to join their team based within London. The company have offices across Europe, with a turnover of c£1bn per annum.

The successful candidate will be working on projects from £500,000 to £50,000,000, within the civil engineering sector, consisting of: Highways, Structures, infrastructure and associated works.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
  • 3 Years' Experience in Civil Engineering working on highways, structures and infrastructure
  • Experience of working in schemes worth £7M+

Technical Competencies Required:

  • Procurement (Procurement Schedule, BoQ's / Enquiries, Analysis, Subcontracts)
  • Value Engineering (Materials, Design, Construction Techniques, Others)
  • Main Contract Administration (Standard Forms, Change Control, Dispute, Maximise Value etc)
  • Subcontract Administration (Change Control, Dispute, Minimise Cost, etc)
  • Cost Reporting (Using Costing Databases - Maxcel etc, CVRs, Cashflows)
  • Construction Knowledge (Types of Build / Technologies)
  • Final Accounts / Negotiating
  • Managing Team / Junior members (Leadership Potential)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
  • Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
  • Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
  • Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
  • Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
  • Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
  • Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
  • Utilise the costing system.
  • Assist in cost control / cost mitigation.
  • Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
  • Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
  • Maintain site records.
  • Adhere to group procedures.
  • Positive engagement with Client equivalent position.
  • Assist in the preparation of project final accounts
  • Drafting of subcontracts including professional services.
  • Identification of insurance claims and understanding policy coverage.
  • Cash Management including WIP control and cash flow production

The company encourage a great work/life balance and thus offer a competitive 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance cover, company pension scheme, childcare vouchers and a car or car allowance.

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