Quantity Surveyor

Bilfinger; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial activities. This role involves ensuring timely contractual notifications, preparing quotations, and supporting applications for payment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum HNC/Degree in quantity surveying and previous experience in a post-grad QS role. Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential. This position supports the financial timetable and optimizes project profitability, offering a great opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-graduate QS role is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of contractual notifications.
• Maintain registers for contractual notifications.
• Prepare quotations for change events.

Skills

Previous experience in post-grad QS role

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Education

Minimum HNC/Degree or equivalent in quantity surveying or similar

Job description

Overview

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Position: Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for undertaking specific commercial activities under the supervision of the Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure margins are maintained and risks are managed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely submission of EWNs, CEs and other notifications under the Contract
• Maintain registers for contractual notifications
• Prepare quotations for CE's once agreed in principle
• Supports the planners with preparing contractual programmes
• Support Applications for Payment
• Support the drafting and negotiation of subcontracts
• Contract administration of subcontractors and suppliers
• Supports Bilfinger's financial timetable and internal and client reporting requirements
• Supporting CVRs and other project reporting requirements
• Optimises profitability - evidenced by improvements in margins of projects against budget
• Minimise company's liabilities by providing support and advice to site team in respect of contractual obligations, notices and remedies
• Supports valuation, application and invoicing process and the review and certification processes of subcontractor accounts

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in post-grad QS role

Desirable

• NEC3/NEC4 experience
• Working for a main contractor or subcontractor
• Experience of industrial services/engineering sector
• Knowledge of best practice
• Evidence of risk and change management

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum HNC/Degree or equivalent in quantity surveying or similar
• Proficient in Excel, Word and other Microsoft suites

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional body such as RICS

Mandatory to operate on site

• CCNSG or CSCS MAPS or Operatives

Contact

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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