Quantity Surveyor

Melior Associates; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Melior Associates is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Southampton to work on civils and water projects. The role involves cost analysis, contractual management, and collaborating with various teams to meet business needs.

The ideal candidate has a RICS accredited degree and relevant commercial experience, offering excellent career progression opportunities and an attractive financial package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a commercial role within the construction industry.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors.
• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teams to capture, analyse and control costs.
• Manage main contracts and contractual correspondence.
• Preparation and issuing of subcontract documentation.
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors.

Skills

Knowledge of CEMAR

Non-Infrastructure water sector experience

Financial and commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiating skills

Education

RICS/CICES accredited degree

Job description

Great career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 1 contractor in the Southampton region.

NOTE - There is also an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers an excellent opportunity for long-term career progression.

Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor

• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of CEMAR
• Non- Infrastructure water sector related experience
• Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
• Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.

Ideal Qualifications

• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3/4 Experience

This is an excellent opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking career progression.

On offer is a very attractive financial package.

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