Quantity Surveyor – Electrical

Bimplus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust in People are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a London-based permanent role with an Electrical Sub Contractor.

The role involves managing the commercial function, producing payments, variations and cost reports for London projects under the Commercial Manager, while mitigating risks and ensuring cash flow. Candidates with 2+ years in Temporary Services packages are preferred, but others may be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• 2+ years experience in Temporary Services Packages preferred.
• Strong IT and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall commercial function of London projects.
• Produce monthly applications for payment (AFP).
• Prepare and submit project variations and change management.
• Prepare and submit month-end cost reports.
• Attend meetings to progress project accounts.
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial risks.
• Negotiate Subcontract terms and conditions.
• Prepare Subcontracts and value works; certify payments.
• Maximise cash flow through measurement, invoicing and collection.
• Support Commercial Manager and provide training as needed.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

MS Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree/HNC/NVQ in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Trust in People are currently recruting for a Quantity Surveyor in London. This is a Permanent position working for an Electrical Sub Contractor.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute the below duties under the supervision and support of the Commercial Manager:
• Manage the overall commercial function of our London projects
• Produce monthly applications for payment (AFP)
• Prepare and submit project variations and general change management
• Prepare and submit month-end reports after monitoring and analysing monthly cost reports.
• Attend meetings where necessary to progress or agree project accounts
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Become familiar with standard forms of contract including but limited to NEC3 & JCT
• Negotiating Subcontract terms & conditions with our Clients & Contractors
• Preparation of Subcontracts, valuation of works executed by Subcontractors and certify interim and final payments
• Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement, valuation of work, invoicing and cash collection
• Training and support provided to assist in further development
• Reporting to the Commercial Manager

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• A good understanding of electrical systems is preferred but not essential
• Relevant Qualification whether Degree, HNC, or NVQ in Quantity Surveying (Preferred)
• 2 + Years’ experience with Temporary Services Packages (Preferred)
• Candidates without the above may still be considered
• Strong IT skills, confident in the use of MS Office in particular Excel
• Communication skills and team working attitude
• Methodical and a proactive learner

If this is of interest to you, we would love to hear from you