Quantity Surveyor

Great career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 1 contractor in the Southampton region The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers an excellent opportunity for long-term career progression Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor * Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages * Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost * Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met * Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary * Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation * Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors * Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment * The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts. * Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff Ideal Experience of the Quantity Surveyor * Knowledge of CEMAR * Non- Infrastructure water sector related experience * Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working * Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution * Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports * Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports * Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead * Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge * A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving. * Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies. Ideal Qualifications for the Quantity Surveyor * Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience * Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution * Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors * NEC3/4 Experience This is an excellent opportunity for the right Quantity Surveyor seeking an excellent long term career move with a great employer On offer is a very attractive financial package Apply now