Quantity Surveyor

THE COMPANY

We are proud to be working alongside Brand Access Solutions, the UK's largest commercial scaffolding & access solutions provider.

Working on some of the country's most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, Brand Access Solutions are proud to be playing a part in 'Building Britain', nationwide – working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a competent Quantity Surveyor to join the Birmingham Branch on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Quantity Surveyor will work with the wider team to ensure the profitability of allocated projects. You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management on projects including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration contracts.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Provision QS support for all projects within the Midlands region
• Attend customer meetings
• Understanding of current and new contracts within the region
• Highlight and mitigate risks on projects

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Working with the commercial, operations and in-house Design Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Assist in the preparation of initial budgets and cost plans
• Support the preparation of tender packages, analyse and compare on quotations received, make recommendations for appointment
• Complete sub-contract documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Manage work packages from appointment through to final account including certifying payments and issuing the appropriate notices as required by the sub-contract
• Monitoring works packages against budget, assessing variation claims and preparing reports for Client
• Submitting timely requests for payment, agreement of these with Client's representative where appropriate and ensuring payments are received in accordance with agreed timescales
• Monitoring project progress (in conjunction with Contracts Manager) and issuing appropriate notices to Client
• Internal cost reporting
• Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals  
• Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently
• Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate
• Support and promote a team culture and company values

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:
Report to Regional Manager - Birmingham.
Liaising closely with colleagues in commercial, business development and operations teams.

External:
Key customer contacts

COMPTENCIES & SKILLS

• QS experience within the Scaffolding sector working on major projects
• Willingness to respond positively to new challenges faced by the business
• Strong communication skills and ability to challenge the 'status-quo'
• Commercial acumen
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Strong IT skills