Quantity Surveyor -Milton Keynes - Up to £60,000 plus £7,650 car allowance.

We are working on behalf of a Civils and Infrastructure Contractor who are actively looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor, with a background in either civils or groundworks projects, to join their growing commercial department and lead the commercial packages on multiple projects.

Our client is seeking a motivated individual who is able to lead and develop Project/Assistant QS's and demonstrate good knowledge of NEC Contracts.

The role will be a hybrid role where you will manage your week across time in the office , time on site and working remotely so you must be happy and prepared to travel.

Overview

Responsible for estimating, surveying, cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.

Provide advice and guidance to Project QS and Assistant QS and assist the Managing Surveyor with review and authorisation of S/C Orders and S/C Payments.

Show good communication skills in overseeing Project QS & Assistant QS, ensuring instructions are clear and concise and responses are met within a defined timeframe.

Job Role

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Preparation and prompt submission of interim and final accounts in accordance with Contract Terms and Conditions.

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Manage day to day commercial and contract activities.

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Sub-contract procurement ensuring maximum value for money.

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Sub-contract valuations and final accounts & oversee and check Project QS and Assistant QS valuation submissions.

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Robust knowledge of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.

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Preparation of Compensation Events/variations (depending on form of contract) & oversee and check Project QS and Assistant QS submissions.

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Contractual correspondence.

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Commercial reporting & review and verification of accurate PQS & AQS Commercial reports, as necessary.

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Procurement of professional services for design etc.

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Ability to undertake site measures when required.

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Explore the contract for opportunities and entitlements.

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Work closely with site management teams to ensure contract objectives and margins are met.

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Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales.

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Be able to think logically and laterally.

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Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills of own work and work of personnel under their direction.

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Identify to Managing Surveyor if overseen Project QS or Assistant QS need further development and training in any areas of their work.

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Ensure client payments are chased and processed in accordance with the Contract Terms & Conditions and liaise with WCL Accounts Team to ensure collaborative understanding of cashflow.

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Report risk of Project Programme overrun to Managing Surveyor and discuss potential claims issue or reasons for delay.

Key Skills Required

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Sub-contract procurement.

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Contract Preparation.

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Collaborative working.

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Project Co-ordination.

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Methodical way of thinking.

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Good knowledge of construction.

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Excellent problem solving skills.

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Good financial and numeracy management skills.

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Excellent communication and negotiating skills.

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The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily