Quantity Surveyor

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to manage all costs related to civil construction projects. From initial inquiry and estimate through to project completion, you will ensure that costs and risks are minimized, while maintaining value for money and meeting required standards of quality. The Quantity Surveyor role will involve overseeing contract variations, adhering to building regulations, and supporting the company in achieving its mission statement, especially regarding safety and welfare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Management: Understand and adhere to safety principles on-site. Work alongside the Safety Director and team to implement safety policies. Address any concerns immediately, with support from the safety team or senior management.
• Tendering and Costing: Prepare and review tenders with estimators, helping to understand client requirements and provide value engineering suggestions.
• Cost Advice and Variations: Offer early cost advice on client variations, ensuring only authorized changes are carried out.
• Construction Advice: Provide expert advice on construction issues, ensuring projects have up-to-date drawings and correct information.
• Risk Management: Identify and respond to commercial risks appropriately.
• Procurement Support: Understand company procurement processes and their impact on job costs and performance.
• Cost Analysis: Collaborate with the company’s buyers to perform cost analysis, offering advice on procurement and cost control.
• Value Work: Ensure the accurate valuation of completed works and timely payments.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and ensure timely payments, including retention payments.
• Client and Team Relationships: Build strong relationships with client staff and the company’s production team.
• Subcontractor Management: Allocate work to sub-contractors and assist with procurement when required.
• Contract Knowledge: Have a good understanding of various construction contracts and assist in their management.
• Ongoing Development: Pursue continuous professional development and assist with the development of assistants/trainees.
• Other Duties: Perform other reasonable duties as required by the business.

Key Objectives:

• Accurately measure and value site works to minimize costs and recover value.
• Continuously develop skills in residential groundworks and IT proficiency (particularly Excel and company software).
• Ensure accurate subcontractor payments, valuations, and cross-checking of work.
• Conduct site meetings and take notes.
• Conclude subcontract final accounts and recover any losses.
• Maintain professional standards and enhance the company’s reputation.

Essential Skills/Competencies:

• Advanced PC skills, particularly in Excel.
• Strong numerical and mathematical ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership capabilities and ability to interpret data and information effectively.

Desirable Knowledge:

• A solid understanding of contractual terms in construction.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Quick to adapt to new concepts.
• Proactive, with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Team player, resilient, and focused.
• Clean driving license.

Other Requirements:

• Ongoing personal and professional development.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a passion for the construction industry, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team at Civils Contractor.