Quantity Surveyor

Manchester Arndale; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail management company in Manchester is seeking a candidate to oversee financial and commercial aspects of significant refurbishment projects within a major contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all contractual obligations are met, preparing payment applications, and managing subcontractors effectively. Excellent IT and negotiation skills are essential, along with experience in construction contracts. The position demands strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience of administering Construction Contracts.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and commercial aspects of all allocated projects.
• Ensure contractual obligations are managed appropriately.
• Prepare and submit Applications for Payment.
• Report any issues impacting project forecasts.
• Process payments and manage Subcontract Orders.

Skills

Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel

Negotiation skills

Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Teamwork

Education

Professional or Trade related vocational qualification

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Overall purpose: You will work on a major Retail contract and oversee the financial and commercial aspects of all allocated projects within the contract, ensuring the correct commercial controls are in place to protect the business. This position is within our Frameworks department who carry out refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects ranging from £50k to £6m.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manner, in line with scope, price and programme.
• Capable of valuing and interpreting contractor applications and quotes.
• Proven ability to submit detailed Applications for Payment in a timely manner.
• Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement.
• Understanding timely notifications.
• Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account.
• Analysing actual costs and future expenditure to ensure accurate reporting.
• Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due.
• Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to impact the forecast outturn of a project.
• Processing, drafting and issuing Subcontract Orders to meet contract requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors, issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary.
• Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review.
• Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary.
• Understanding Client requirements and always conducting business in a professional manner.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions.

About You

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Mandatory

• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel.
• Experience of administering Construction Contracts.
• Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
• Experience administering Framework Agreements.

Personal Attributes

• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to think logically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
• A high level of numeracy and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Receptivity and adaptability to change.
• Good influencing skills.
• Good understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks accordingly.

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.