Quantity Surveyor Construction

Davis Mills; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Mills is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for a large mixed-use residential scheme, based at head office, to lead day-to-day cost control and reporting on multiple subcontract packages.

You will manage payments, final accounts and retentions, discharge archives, and advise the Managing Surveyor. Attendance at design meetings and package reviews is required, with procurement of sub-trades to support project needs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a Quantity Surveyor role.
• Experience in a main contractor or developer environment.
• Commercial package management experience.
• Contractually aware with procurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Cost control and reporting of subcontract work packages.
• Prepare and finalize subcontract accounts and retentions.
• Discharge retentions and archive material.
• Keep Managing Surveyor informed on progress to finalisation.
• Issue payments/notices in line with contracts and Construction Act.
• Attend meetings (design, package reviews) and provide cost advice.
• Procurement of sub-trades and suppliers in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Produce final accounts and re-measure where required.
• Allocate work to Assistant/Graduate QS where applicable.

Skills

Cost control

Subcontract management

Final accounts

Procurement

Documentation

Job description

Our client is part of a large construction group who provides a strong vehicle for the reliable delivery of high-quality projects. The company within its self is a substantial player within the construction sector specialising in sustainable residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. They are currently keen to recruit a talent Project Quantity Surveyor to be head office based on a mixed use residential scheme.

The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the day to day cost control and reporting of a number of subcontract work packages including completion of sub-contract final accounts, discharge of all retentions and completion of archive material. Other duties expected from the Project Quantity Surveyor will include:

• Effective commercial control of all allocated subcontract packages including provision of timely and accurate documentation.
• Careful administration of subcontractor accounts
• Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for keeping the Managing Surveyor informed of the progress of all subcontractor accounts through to their finalisation, including the release of retentions.
• Ensuring that payments / notices are issued in accordance with the subcontract and Construction Act and in particular, ensure any commercial threats to Projects are identified swiftly and communicated to the Managing Surveyor.
• Attending meetings (pre orders, design meetings, package review meetings) and ensuring that surveying information and cost advice is provided in an accurate and proficient manner.
• Ensuring that the procurement of sub-traders and suppliers is undertaken in a timely and cost effective manner in liaison with the Managing Surveyor.
• Timely production of subcontract final accounts, including re-measurement as necessary to facilitate the optimum result.
• Allocation of works to Assistant / Graduate QS' where applicable. Monitoring of the work to ensure it is timely and accurate.

Background of the successful Project Quantity Surveyor

• At least 5 years in a Quantity Surveyor's role
• Working in a main contractor or developer type environment
• Commercial package management experience
• Contractually aware
• Good knowledge of sub-contract procurement