Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Hybrid, Walsall based but with travel, Walsall, England, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £50k plus car allowance and benefits An exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team running our biggest water projects, with values from £500k to £5M. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work closely with operational managers and subcontractors across several projects, providing commercial support on site and preparing for client/contractor meetings. Youll ensure all systems are adhered to and will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of projects under your control ensuring the successful delivery of all contracts. What’s the role: Commercial Management and contract administration of projects including the review of customer contract terms and conditions prior to the issue of a quotation and then to assist Project Managers and Engineers in the preparation of contract risk registers. Lead / support the production of budgets, forecasts and monthly CVR’s, through identification of risks and opportunities, contract variations, and additional works revenues. Preparation of monthly valuation applications and final accounts. Assisting Project Managers with the cost management and tracking processes. Assisting Project Managers and engineers with assessing the additional time & costs of contract variations and contractual implications. Resolving disputes on behalf of the organisation. Attending customer meetings to support operational staff, if contract terms are or may be an issue, negotiation meetings with customers where contract terms are not agreed and contract finalisation negotiation meetings. Conducting periodic project progress deep dives and report finding to the Commercial Manager, including cost-to-date and cost-to-completion, progress and any contractual issues or problems. Assisting Project Managers and engineers with tendering large projects. Assisting with the implementation of commercial reporting systems, controls and procedures. Participating in lessons learned post contract analysis, report finding and suggesting process improvement. What you’ll need: A degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS experience. Knowledge and experience in the utilities/ civil sector preferably in the water industry A comprehensive working knowledge of NEC3 & 4 contracts and JCT. Have the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate. A full driving licence. What you’ll get in return: Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects. Contributory pension The chance to build your career group-wide and truly develop Salary Up to £50K Car allowance Please contact Harry Sharrard for more information, via LinkedIn