Quantity Surveyor
Type: Permanent
Reference: 222872529
Job Description:
We have an exciting new opportunity at PCE for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial QS Team.
To measure the financial and physical performance of Projects against order targets, assisting in driving best value from suppliers/subcontractors and internal resources to maximise project profitability and Company process improvements. Timely submission and negotiation of interim and final accounts with client/main contractor and agreement of those issued to PCE by the supply chain.
Summary
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire (Head Office)
Reports to: Commercial Manager
Competitive remuneration salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which increase during
employment
Contributed Pension (EE 5% ER 4%)
Life assurance cover
Private health insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Discretionary EOT reward, based on business performance
Location
Whilst predominately based at PCE’s Head office in Tamworth Staffordshire, the role will require regular travel to PCE’s construction sites across the UK. Overnight stays may be required in order to meet the needs of the project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Quantity Surveyor
- Develop a thorough understanding of the designated project specifications, pricing structures, programmes, and contractual conditions, etc, upon which the PCE project offer is based.
- Review and assist with the negotiation and agreement of the Client/Main Contractor contract documentation.
- To assist other departments of the PCE team with pre-start planning and programming.
- Assist with the supplier/subcontractor selection, analysing competitive offers, and helping to ensure the chosen supplier/subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works.
- Place all appropriate supplier/subcontractor orders ensuring that such order documentation provides access to all the required information for the supplier/subcontractor to undertake their work without putting at jeopardy any of the terms, conditions or obligations agreed by PCE with its client.
- Be responsible for all Supplier/Sub-contract commercial management including variation accounts and processing of requests for payment.
- Attend external and internal project related meetings, recording all actions, agreements and any unresolved matters.
- Recording and tracking of progress by internal departments and external suppliers/subcontractors in relation to agreed project programmes.
- Manage the day to day Company cost control, monitoring and reporting systems including recommending and implementing improvements.
- Change management control - Identification, communication, costing and assist with resolution of changes to PCE’s agreed scope of works.
- Analysis of internal reporting systems, design, procurement and construction, including site produced paperwork, giving feedback with regards to quality and content.
- Provide advice to PCE staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
- Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations with the client and supply chain as necessary.
- Communication and liaison with PCE’s client in relation to all of the project’s commercial matters, including the provision and production, in a timely manner, of all necessary information and substantiation of valuations, final accounts and retention release ensuring receipt of such payments in accordance with the agreed contract.
- Completion of a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for each designated project.
People Management
- To become a valued, respected and trusted member of each project team.
- To communicate regularly with all necessary PCE Project staff, ensuring commercial controls are in place, understood and adhered to at all times.
- When and where appropriate, to manage direct reports ensuring they understand what is required of them, they perform to the standards required, meeting set targets, and appropriate training is provided when required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Acts with professionalism and integrity always.
- Displays and promotes PCE’s leadership core values; Humble, Hungry, Honest & People Smart.
- Promotes the Company in a professional manner, in line with PCE values at all times.
- PCE will deliver great results through great leadership
- PCE will work effectively: individually, as team PCE and with partners
- PCE will take pride in our abilities and what we deliver
- PCE will always look to improve
- PCE will be positive, and will act with integrity
- PCE will always work safely
About PCE
PCE Ltd is an employee owned, forward-thinking superstructure and façade construction specialist, delivering HybriDfMA ‘system build’ solutions on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the UK. PCE is driven to provide our client partners with the best value, construction speed, and the highest levels of safety and quality, throughout our project delivery. We are a business that strives to deliver the best in everything we do and don't accept second best.
Our people are our partners. Not only is PCE a company equally owned by our people through our Employee Ownership Trust, we believe in the power of employee voice. Our philosophy of engagement, involvement and participation mean our people help make the decisions that define our identity, drive our business, and shape our future, and we all share responsibility for the continued success of PCE as well as the rewards that may come with it. We are proud of our innovation, excellent health and safety standards and numerous best-in-field awards, including the RIBA Stirling award.
PCE have also made it onto the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards list!
Why PCE?
In addition to the great benefits that come with being an employee-owned business, PCE has many reasons why we stand out:
Positive and motivated workforce through the eyes of our employee partners
A family-feel culture
Champions of employee engagement, employee voice and employee-driven change
Competitive remuneration package
Career progression opportunities
Individual development programmes
Full induction programme, with continued support and ongoing training
Commitment to continuous improvement governed by innovation, sustainability and advanced digital techniques
Our People
We are proud of the working environment we have created, which allows our people, teams and business to thrive. We want candidates with the right attitudes, behaviours and work ethic to be a part of the successful team at PCE, as we believe that great teams are made up of a diverse blend of strengths, backgrounds, views and experiences. If you are hungry, reliable, have a positive attitude and are a self-developer, we would love to welcome you to our team!
All applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK
All applications processed for legitimate recruitment purpose only
PCE Ltd is an equal opportunities employer
