Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to take on a commercial lead role on projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms and driving successful budget management. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a BSc in Quantity Surveying, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent understanding of legal and contractual aspects.
• Demonstrated industry experience.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Be the commercial lead on projects ensuring commercial success.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation and Earned Value Analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Leadership experience

Proficient in bid knowledge

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial field

Membership in an appropriate professional body

Job description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• United Social Infrastructure: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• UnitedInfrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United LivingConnected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

Job Description

The Pre Construction team of the complex projects divison within United Social Infrastructure is recruiting

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities:

• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations.
• Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
• Client Facing
• Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration:

• Monitor and track contract obligations.
• Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
• Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events/issues.
• Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
• Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management:

• Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
• Capture and report cost variances.
• Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
• Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.Prepare monthly valuations.
• Maintain change registers.
• Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 3years of relevant experience.

Education:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial field.

Professional Membership:

• Membership in an appropriate professional body.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in bid knowledge.

Legal and Contractual Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of legal and contractual aspects.

Industry Exposure:

• Demonstrated industry experience.

Driving License:

• Valid driving license.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

If you're a Quantity Surveyor seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth

How to Apply:

If you're ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Infrastructure prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

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