Quantity Surveyor

Network Plus; Worsley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Quantity Surveyor based in Worsley to manage costs and oversee the financial aspects of projects. In this role, you will support the Commercial Manager, ensuring efficient financial management and compliance with contracts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the Utilities industry, a degree in a related field, and strong communication skills. The salary range for this position is £43,000 - £48,000 per year, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Utilities industry is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of contract law, particularly NEC standards.
• Ability to assess and value variations and compensation events.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and prepare financial reports.
• Review contracts and advise on potential issues.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations to clients.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Knowledge - NEC

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization and Multi-tasking

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.

Department: Cadent

Location: Worsley

Compensation: £43,000 - £48,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting
• Review contract documents and advise on any issues
• Track the progress and cash flow forecast information
• Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports
• Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations
• Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements
• Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management
• Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices
• Assess and value variations and compensation events
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts
• Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client
• Be actively involved with tenders and pricing
• Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects
• Build a strong relationship the stakeholders delivering the projects to allow strong cost management.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities industry
• Sound knowledge of contracts – NEC preferred
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Logical mind

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.