Quantity Surveyor

Morson Talent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of sub-contract accounts and ensure contracts are executed effectively. The candidate should be degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying and have experience in the construction industry. Key responsibilities include managing procurement, advising on contract performance, and resolving disputes. This is a six-month contract, requiring presence on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying within the Construction industry.
• Delivery experience of services/construction contracts.
• Ability to work within time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-contract accounts from procurement to final account agreement.
• Advise Programme and Project management teams on Contract Performance.
• Establish contractual programme and report on financial performance.
• Secure resources to ensure timely contract completion.
• Resolve issues escalated through Subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in commercial dispute resolutions.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

5 days per week on site

6 month contract

£74.26 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35)

Job Role

• Ensure commercial aspects of sub-contract accounts are managed from procurement to interim and final account agreement, in accordance with relevant contract terms and associated pricing option and/or best practice
• Provide Programme and Project management team and Operations with advice and assistance on all matters relating to Contract Performance and Commercial issues in accordance with relevant contract terms and associated pricing option and/or best practice
• Establish and agree contractual programme, forecasting and reporting project commercial performance
• Secure labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget
• Sourcing of assigned delivery packages in line with the onsite services procurement strategies and plans and accountable for tendering activities in accordance with full end to end sourcing process and appropriate legislation e.g. single source contracting, ensuring attention to detail in the identification and assessment of evolving workload and tender responses
• Work with key stakeholders to resolve issues as escalated through the Subcontractors, internal stakeholders or the Site Support Manager
• Dispute resolution activities as required. Working alongside key stakeholders, ensure the successful conclusion of commercial disputes, including closure of outgoing or incoming commercial claims

Key Attributes

Essential

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant sector in the Construction industry
• Delivery of services / construction contracts, detailed understanding of optimal contracting and pricing routes
• Able to work within time-constraints

Desirable

• Membership of a professional institution RICS/MCIPS (or working towards)
• Robust understanding of NEC3/4
• Previous experience leading or coaching a small team