Quantity Surveyor

Clarke Bridges Resourcing Ltd; Milltimber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Bridges Resourcing Ltd represents a major interiors specialist involved in workspace design and fit-out projects in the Aberdeen area. We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with significant interiors fit-out and workspace delivery experience to join the team and contribute to commercial success on diverse projects.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive commercial and project-specific experience, with a track record in cost control, sub-contractor management, and final account

Qualifications

• Qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.
• MRICS/MCIOB/MICES or working towards qualification.
• Commercially driven with ability to minimise risk and maximise opportunity.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Strong negotiation, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to all members of the Commercial Department.
• Review tender documentation and advise Estimating/Management before submission.
• Attend pre-order meetings and negotiate sub-contract terms.
• Submit interim valuations in line with contract terms.
• Negotiate sub-contractor orders and obtain best value.
• Validate interim and final sub-contractor payments.
• Monitor project costs and surface variances for management.
• Assist Project Managers with project contract reviews and attendance.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate Final Accounts including claims.
• Assist in collating monthly cash forecasts.
• Provide contractual interpretation support to Project Managers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Risk awareness

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

MRICS / MCIOB / MICES (or working towards)

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Our client is a major player in the interiors market with significant expertise in work space design and delivery

They now have a requirement for Quantity Surveyor with significant interiors Fit Out and workspace design and delivery commercial experience to get involved in projects in the Aberdeen area.

The ideal candidate will have significant commercial/work space design and delivery fit out experience.

Prospects are fantastic and the starting salary is competitive.

Key responsibilities

• Provide assistance to all members of the Commercial Department and cross functional support.
• Ensure all aspects of role complies with Business Processes.
• Review tender documentation, providing recommendations to Estimating Dept. / Managerial team prior to submission.
• Attend appropriate pre order meetings.
• Review and negotiate sub contract terms and conditions to allow agreements to be reached in line with Group Commercial Policy.
• Submit timeous interim valuations in line with agreed contract terms.
• Negotiate and obtain best value with placement of sub contract orders.
• Validate and approve sub-contractor interim applications and final submissions.
• Monitor costs through the lifespan of projects, highlighting variances (+ or -) immediately for management attention.
• Assist Project Managers in collation of information for Project Contract Reviews. Attendance will also be required.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate Final Accounts including claims in respect of loss and expense, delay and disruption and extensions of time.
• Assist in collation of monthly cash forecasts as required.
• Form sound views of likely projected outcomes as required.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers with regards to contractual matters and interpretation.
• Assist in the collection of Retentions.

Competencies and Experience

• Degree/HNC/HND qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.
• Qualified or working towards, MRICS / MCIOB / MICES.
• Ideally have a relevant qualification.
• Commercially driven with an ability to minimise risk and maximise opportunity.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Sound negotiation skills.
• Numerate.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Project environment