Quantity Surveyor

Quantity SurveyorOur client is looking for an experienced permanent Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor from the ground engineering and piling sector. This position is hybrid with a split week between the London office and home. The basic salary is c£60-85,000 plus £550 per month car allowance or fully expensed car, bonus and a full benefits package (salary is relevant to experience).Due to continued growth and a number of recent, significant contract awards our client is now looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor /Senior Quantity Surveyor who will support all commercial and contractual matters across the business and effectively contribute to successfully financially delivering a wide range of projects.The RoleSupport all commercial activities and financial governance, working closely with the contracts, operations and senior management teamsContinual review and challenge existing commercial processes to identify and implement best practiceTo draw up contracts and sub-contracts or ensure contracts have been drawn up prior to commencement of works, and to review contracts drawn up by third partiesTo assist with pre-construction commercial activities, such as vetting or approval of terms, contract evaluations, and sub-contract procurement and selectionIdentify risk and opportunities associated with contracts, and manage as appropriateProvide commercial and contractual advice to operations teamsNotification, preparation and agreement of any change, claims or extensions of time that may ariseAttend client meetings, including project commencement and close out appointmentsUndertake commercial audits for each contract to ensure good practice and compliance with company procedures and client specificationsPrepare monthly financial reports, identifying trends and areas for improvementProvide final account sign off and agreement of interim assessments, including early warning notifications, compensation events and extensions of time etc.Financial reconciliation and all contractual administrationAttending and contributing to risk management meetings, including value engineering, cost versus value, overall progress and general project updatesPreparation of weekly and monthly CVR reports, including KPI information, estimates of defined costs to complete, and any pain or gain positionPreparing and agreeing of final accountsPreparation and administration of sub contract documents including sub contract set upAdministration of accounts to final stagesThe PersonWhilst relevant formal qualifications are desirable, candidates possessing demonstrable relevant practical experience will be equally acceptableYou will possess a good working knowledge of NEC and / or JCT contract expertiseKnowledge and understanding of pre-construction and procurement processesKnowledge of multiple differing construction techniques and the general sequence of events for a wide variety of contracts, schemes and project applicationsThe ability to apply the knowledge and principles of quantity surveying best practice to various projectsA basic working understanding of plant, equipment and materialsOur ClientOur client is one of the UKs leading specialist ground engineering, piling, foundations and heavy civils contractor renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective solutions tailored to complex project and client requirements. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation, backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, they can deliver the full suite of techniques. As one of the largest contractors in the industry, they are able to provide clients with a bespoke service offering fully supported by their state-of-the-art processes and technologies.We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital / civil partnership status, religion / belief or nationality.TPBN1_UKTJ