Quantity Surveyor
| Location |
Based at Alness/Inverness but will be working across the Highlands and Morayshire areas |
|---|---|
| Working Hours |
Full/Part time |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Holidays | Competitive Annual Leave Entitlement |
| Remuneration |
Commensurate to experience |
| Probationary Period | 3 months from commencement |
| Other Benefits | Company Car or Car Allowance Company penstion contribution |
Core Functions of Role:
Effective management of all financial, commercial and contractual issues relating to the Construction Department’s workload including Building, Civil Engineering, Surfacing and Utility Works.
Development and implementation of procedures and processes to minimise risk, maximise revenues and properly control the commercial functions of project delivery.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a range of projects from inception through to final account.
- Managing the commercial aspects of multiple construction projects.
- Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Preparing subcontract enquiries, evaluations and awards.
- Cost planning, forecasting and reporting.
- Managing interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Cashflow management and commercial reporting.
- Contract administration under NEC and JCT forms of contract.
- Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
- Supporting successful project delivery while identifying commercial opportunities and managing risk.
Applicant
The successful applicant will ideally have the following skills, qualities & experience:
- Previous relevant experience, ideally within a similar role.
- Recognised relevant academic qualification.
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme qualification of a relevant type (CSCS).
- Experience of working with standard forms of construction contract, in particular JCT and NEC forms.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Full UK driving license.
- Structured and diligent approach to task management and record keeping.
- Good communication skills, with both clients and other company personnel.
- An aptitude for multi-tasking and efficiently structuring daily tasks.
- Be computer literate with experience in word, excel, project, etc.
- The ability to assist and co-operate with other personnel.
- The ability to promote a good image of self and the company.
- Flexibility and willingness to undertake tasks out-with the key job responsibilities.
- Be trustworthy, friendly, timeous and reliable.
To apply, please email a copy of your CV over to careers@patmunro.co.uk
