Project Quantity Surveyor

Network Plus; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services provider is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and oversee financial aspects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of NEC contracts and experience in the utilities industry. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high attention to detail, ensuring efficient and effective project management. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Utilities industry is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of contracts; NEC preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight time pressures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting.
• Review contract documents and advise on issues.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

High attention to detail

Logical mind

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

Department: South West Water

Location: Peninsula House (South West Water HQ)

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting
• Review contract documents and advise on any issues
• Track the progress and cash flow forecast information
• Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports
• Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations
• Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements
• Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management
• Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices
• Assess and value variations and compensation events
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts
• Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client
• Be actively involved with tenders and pricing
• Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities industry
• Sound knowledge of contracts – NEC preferred
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Logical mind

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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