Quantity Surveyor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor based in Govan for a 6-month contract. In this role, you will manage commercial aspects of sub-contract accounts and provide guidance on contract performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience in the construction sector. The role offers £74.26 an hour inside IR35, with responsibilities including dispute resolution and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry.
• Understanding of NEC3/4.
• Membership of RICS/MCIPS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of sub-contract accounts.
• Provide advice on Contract Performance and Commercial issues.
• Establish contractual programme and reporting on performance.
• Secure resources to ensure timely contract completion.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Handle commercial disputes as needed.

Skills

Construction contracts management

Team leadership

Dispute resolution

Time management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor
Govan Based
£74.26 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35
6 Month Contract
This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Govan.

Responsibilities

• 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 teams 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

How to apply

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.