Job Ref: 212468669

Date: 2020-09-21 11:02:23

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The Company
A leading Main Contractor specialising in turnkey solutions with a passion for the latest construction technologies. They have developed an impressive number of blue-chip clients across the UK and on top of that have gained a sterling reputation as a contractor. This reputation has excelled the company into numerous markets including the: Commercial, Residential and Industrial sectors where they have constructed projects valuing from £10m – £80m.

They are currently in an excellent position having secured well over £300m worth of projects in 2020 alone. The company prides themselves in creating and maintaining valuable relationships with both clients and sub-contractors. This is evident as the company carries out a tremendous amount of repeat business and use many of the same sub-contractors they have since their early days of trading.

This role sits within the Civils arm of the business which specialises in a range of Civil and Infrastructure projects including, earthworks, section 278 works and rail freight.

The Role
You will take commercial responsibility of a large civils project and be reporting into a Managing Quantity Surveyor. The focus will revolve around the financial and commercial aspects of the site. You will be leading the site-based Quantity Surveying team and working closely with the Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of the project. The main duties involved in this role will include but not limited to:

• Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present
• During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
• Prepare trade contractor bid list in conjunction with the Project Manager and obtain approval via team meetings
• Prepare and monitor bid package tender schedule and report against the cost plan where required and advise on selection of trade contractors
• Advise client on contract procurement routes available
• Prepare and monitor Subcontract Procurement Schedule, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders
• Place orders and instruct / manage trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works contacts/trade contracts)
• Manage change orders in conjunction with the Site/Project Manager
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly costs reports, collating information from other Project/Assistant surveyors as necessary
• Prepare, submit and agree periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client including preparation of rolling final account & subsequent final account agreement
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Directors responsible.
• Risk & Cash Management.
• Involvement in BD / developing relationships with key clients & design teams

Benefits
You will be given the opportunity to earn up to £65,000 per annum. Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare and additional bonus scheme

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