Quantity Surveyor

Great career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 1 contractor in the Southampton region

The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers an excellent opportunity for long-term career progression

Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff

Ideal Experience of the Quantity Surveyor

• Knowledge of CEMAR
• Non- Infrastructure water sector related experience
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
• Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.

Ideal Qualifications for the Quantity Surveyor

• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3/4 Experience 

This is an excellent opportunity for the right Quantity Surveyor seeking an excellent long term career move with a great employer

On offer is a very attractive financial package

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