Quantity Surveyor

Graham Asset Management; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Manchester is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial function on maintenance contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a QS role, strong negotiation skills, and a sound knowledge of the market. This role offers a permanent full-time position with competitive working hours.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate previous experience in a QS role particularly within Hard FM Maintenance contracts.
• Experience of managing profit and loss accounts and working to budgetary targets.
• Sound project management track record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of account applications.
• Prepare and submit Contract interim valuations.
• Negotiate rates/prices with subcontractors.

Skills

Previous experience in a QS role

Strong communication skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Proficiency in IT applications

Sound knowledge of the market

Education

3rd Level Qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

At GRAHAM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Facilities Management and Construction providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier. We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Team to lead and manage the commercial function on a number of Hard FM maintenance contracts.

This position will require an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead on all commercial activities on a prestigious contract in Manchester.

Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

Location: Manchester
Hours Per Week: 37.5 - Monday to Thursday (08:00-16:30) and Friday (08:00-15:15)
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of account applications.
• Prepare and submit Contract interim valuations.
• Prepare and submit variation claims.
• Prepare interim cost reports including P/L report.
• Prepare anticipated Final costs versus Final Forecast Recovery.
• Lead on all minor/major works in terms of commercial pricing and completion of tender input.
• Close liaison with the client(s) commercial teams.
• Payment of subcontractor accounts as and when required.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documents.
• Set-up and keep up to date RFI/COI Schedules in conjunction with the Contract Managers.
• Report on buying gains/losses including the reporting of any future potential financial problems.
• Negotiate rates/prices with subcontractors.
• Attend progress / commercial meetings and represent the company in a commercial capacity.
• Prepare and update cashflow/expenditure profiles.
• Manage contract WIP reduction, sales revenue and profit targets.
• Work closely with the Contract teams; ensure optimum delivery of contracts whilst exercising control of costs, procurement, and management of the supply chain.
• Work closely with the billing manager to continually improve and innovate cost reporting and invoicing for contracts.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate previous experience in a QS role particularly within Hard FM Maintenance contracts
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the market
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Experience of managing profit and loss accounts and working to budgetary targets
• Sound project management track record
• Initiating, drafting and reviewing documents
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Experience in a variety of Schedules – NSR & BCIS
• Demonstrate proficiency in IT applications - e.g. MS Word, Excel
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of commercial and contractual issues in relation to Facilities Management and NEC 4

Desirable Criteria

• 3rd Level Qualification
• Experience of working within the blue light and educational sectors
• Experience in open book accounting contracts

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.

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