Job Description
Your new company :Our Client delivers key pieces of infrastructure across the UK. From Railways tokeep the country moving, to Wind Farms that keep us powered, we’re key to the growth and development of the country. We work with public and private sectorclients, across a range of sectors including Rail, Highways, Air, Marine, Tunnelling, Energy and Water.Your new role :Looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor who can strengthen our existing team, delivering large civil engineering projects across Scotland. The projects are predominantly within the energy infrastructure sector, building new substations to support Scotland’s transition to net Zero. We have positions available within our ASTI Framework in locations across Scotland.Asa Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy
- Maintain effective communication with project managers, Managing QS and other associated engineering disciplines
- Manage, supervise and mentor junior commercial staff aid their development
- Provide input and professionalism to meetings with client’s representatives
- Provide commercial input with supply chain partners through tender enquiries, pre-contract meetings, analysis, recommendation, contract vetting and subcontract documents
- Commercial management of subcontractors including payment preparation, final account work negotiation
- Monitor cost of site resources and timely production of reliable cost performance data
- Produce monthly cost and value reports, quarterly reports and present to senior management
- Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy
- Ensure adherence to Risk and Opportunity management protocol and advise the project team accordingly
- Understand and promote usage of Company Procedures and suggest improvements to senior management
- Involvement in change management including ensuring adherence to Contractual timescales and Notices & input to the programme
- Ensure timely production of Monthly Applications for Payment in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contract
- Provide commercial advice to the site team and management on all contractual issues
- Attend and provide input to all site commercial meetings
- Manage time and workloads for yourself and the commercial team in a structured manner
- Assist in defining and delivery of commercial training to all site staff
What you’ll need to succeed :
- Successful experience at Quantity Surveyor level for a main contractor demonstrating effective core commercial skills would be advantageous
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the project team including the Client, Project Managers and Designers
- Have the confidence and ability to work within a team environment, and to have a positive influence on outcomes
- Willing to help and assist those around you in their development
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word
What’s in it for you :
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car or Allowance plus Travel Allowance
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
What you need to do now :If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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