Senior Quantity Surveyor

Manchester Arndale; Stirling; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and financial aspects of projects within the Projects Division. You will manage contracts, cost control, payments, and variations across refurbishment and lifecycle replacement works (£50k–£6m).

Role requires presenting, negotiating, and advising on commercial matters, with strong IT and Excel skills. 38.5 hours weekly, UK work authorization required.

Qualifications

• BSc qualified QS with construction and/or M&E Services experience.
• Experience of administering Construction Contracts.
• Proven ability to submit detailed Applications for Payment.
• Valuing and interpreting contractor applications and quotes.
• Excellent understanding of timely notifications.
• Ability to work in a team and advise on commercial matters.
• Understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills and ability to interpret directions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manner, in line with scope, price and programme.
• Identify, review and detail variations, and ensure the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation.
• Prepare supporting documentation for Final Account submission, including negotiating settlement.
• Analyse actual costs and forecast expenditure for accurate reporting.
• Pursue notices or certificates for payment and the resulting payments.
• Report by exception on matters likely to impact forecast outturn.
• Draft and issue Subcontract Orders, value work, issue notices and process payments.
• Identify delays and report to Project Manager/Commercial Director.
• Understand client requirements and conduct business professionally.

Skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Advanced Excel

Communication

Numeracy

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities managementcompany with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliverinnovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services,cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they canbe for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitmentto doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust,Respect, Unity, and Empowerment

About The Role:

Working Pattern

Mon-Thurs 8am - 5pm
Fri 8am - 3.30pm

About The Role:

Key responsibilities of this role are to oversee the financial and commercial aspects of all allocated projects, ensuring the correct commercial controls are in place to protect the business. This position is within our Projects Division, who carryout refurbishment and lifecycle replacement projects ranging from £50k to £6m.

Working hours:8am - 5pm; Monday to Thursday & 8am - 3.30pm; 38.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractual obligations are flowed down appropriately and in the correct manor, in line with scope, price and programme.
• Identify,review and detail variations, and ensure the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement.
• Prepare all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission, including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account.
• Analyse actual costs and future expenditure to ensure accurate reporting.
• Pursue Notices or Certificates for payment, and the resultant payments that become due.
• Report by exception of any matter or event that is likely to impact the forecast outturn of a project.
• Process,draft and issue Subcontract Orders to meetcontractrequirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors,issuing theappropriate Noticesand processing payments as necessary.
• Be aware of the agreed programme and identifydelays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review.
• Understand Clientrequirements and always conduct business in a professional manner.

About You:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Mandatory

• BSc qualified QS with construction and/or M&E Services experience
• Experience of administering Construction Contracts
• Proven ability of submit detailed Applications for Payment
• Proven capability of valuing and interpreting contractor applications and quotes
• Excellent understanding oftimelynotifications
• Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
• Good understanding of Commercial functions to prioritise tasks accordingly
• ExcellentITskills, including advanced Excel
• Excellent communication,presentationand interpersonal skills
• Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions

Preferred

• Professional or Trade related vocational qualification

Personal Attributes

• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to think logically, and an aptitude for creative thinking
• A high levelof numeracy and commercial awareness
• Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources
• Ability to meet tight deadlines