Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tier one main contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on civil projects. The ideal candidate will have a general civil background, strong understanding of cost management, and be ready to take on hands-on responsibilities. This position offers opportunities for skill development and progression towards a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with general civil background.
• Ability to manage costs and evaluate risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement contractual requirements of projects.
• Prepare interim and final accounts.
• Manage procurement and risk opportunities.

Skills

Cost management

Risk management

Procurement

Value management

Contractual understanding

Job description

Job Description

A tier one main contractor are looking for a Quantity Surveyor. The contractor works on civil rail projects, but don't need someone who has this experience already just someone from a general civil's background.
Principal Duties & Accountabilities:
* As a Quantity Surveyor, understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Coordinate any responses required with Commercial Manager.
* Cost management for project/section of works.
* Understand allowances for elements of work (preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.).
* Understand forecast cost to completion.
* Value management for project/section of works.
* Prepare interim and final accounts.
* Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended.
* Understanding of forecast final value at completion.
* Recording of change and allocation of responsibility.
* Evaluation and recovery of any change that is not risk/liability including recovery from 3rd parties.
* Risk and opportunity management for project/section of works.
* Management (with operations team) of known and newly identified risks and opportunities for best project return.
* Identification and implementation of mitigation measures.
* Procurement for project/section of works.
* Ensure all involved in procurement for project understand allowances for items they are responsible for and the procedures to be followed.
* Maintain procurement schedules.
* Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries, and negotiate agreements including interim and final accounts.
Our contractor can offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and offer the chance to progress to be a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

They are keen to find someone who is happy to be hands on and who wants to develop their skills set.
Salary- £45000-£55000 dependant on experience, plus allowance & Package.
If you feel you have the experience above please apply today to hear more