Quantity Surveyor

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Overall purpose

You will work on a major Retail contract and oversee the financial and commercial aspects of all allocated projects within the contract contract , ensuring the correct commercial controls are in place to protect the business. This position is within our Frameworks department who carryout refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects ranging from £50k to £6m.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manor, in line with scope, price and programme.
• Capable of valuing and interpreting contractor applications and quotes.
• Proven ability tosubmitdetailed Applications for Paymentin a timely manner
• Identifying,reviewingand detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement
• Understanding oftimelynotifications
• Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account
• Analysing actual costs and future expenditure to ensure accurate reporting
• Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due
• Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to impact the forecast outturn of a project
• Processing,draftingand issuingSubcontract Orders to meetcontractrequirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors,issuing theappropriate Noticesand processing payments as necessary
• Be aware of the agreed programme and be able toidentifydelays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review

People Management

• Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
• UnderstandingClientrequirements and always conducting business in a professional manner
• Good communicationskills, both oral and written.
• Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions.

About You:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Mandatory

• ExcellentITskills, including advanced Excel
• Experience of administering Construction Contracts
• Communication,presentationand interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
• Experience administering Framework Agreements

Personal Attributes

• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to think logically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
• A high levelof numeracy and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Receptivity and adaptability to change.
• Good influencing skills
• Good understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks accordingly

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.