Quantity Surveyor

Cammach are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Aberdeen team on a permanent basis.

ROLE

This role will ensure accurate pricing of all projects allocated through an understanding of the tender requirements to ensure that the company’s commercial position is protected. To take commercial responsibility for all projects allocated post contract. To be responsible for the accurate reporting of margins on all projects and working to improve margin wherever possible.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Preparation of budget costs
• Preparation of detailed cost plans
• Review of tender documents to develop a clear understanding of the project requirements
• To accurately price our ‘in-house’ work packages from first principles
• Advising on procurement strategy and understanding contract conditions / particulars
• Assess health, safety & environmental implications on projects and liaise with QHSE advisor
• Preparation of tender and contract documents including work packages and bills of quantities where required
• Ensuring a competitive number of prices are received for each work package and making sure best value is obtained
• Analysing costs and cost engineering
• Formulating tender reports
• Appointment of contractors including issuing formal acceptances and subcontract orders
• Preparation and completion of formal contracts
• Cost control of projects including control of variations
• Production of regular cost reports to clients 
• Formulation of cash flow forecasts
• Undertaking and agreeing interim valuations with both clients and subcontractors
• Final accounts to be agreed with clients and sub-contractors II
• COM-RS-LR-21 FEB 2019 V1 Site surveys, visits, and measurement
• Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking Feasibility Studies
• Agreement of payment terms with clients and sub-contractors
• Understanding contract programmes and procurement of sub-contractors and materials to meet timescales
• Providing support to the project manager/contracts manager, architect / designer and site manager as required
• Ensuring site management team are supplied with all information required regarding appointed contractors and work packages
• Negotiation with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value including ensuring main contractor’s discounts where applicable
• Invoicing to clients
• Tracking of payment from clients and initial follow up of unpaid invoices to ensure payment terms are met
• Reporting on costs and margins using standard forms on a regular basis – at least monthly
• Updating cost information on NAV on a regular basis – at least monthly
• Working with the QHSE manager as required, understanding the implications of H&S regulations, and ensuring that only approved contractors are appointed for any project
• Assisting with O&M information where required

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

• QS qualification to diploma or degree level
• Construction experience
• Have experience of a wide variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies and a technical knowledge base
• Knowledge of construction contracts
• Demonstration of cost estimating techniques
• Ability to show experience of tasks required in taking a project from inception to final account
• Experience of liaising with internal and external clients
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in completing tasks 
• Commercial awareness

Skills and any other requirements

• Be able to work in a fast pace, dynamic work environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to deal with and negotiate with contractors / sub-contractors and suppliers
• Be able to prioritize work in a heavily changeable environment
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information and exercise sound judgment
• Be able to communicate with all levels of personnel within and out with the organization
• Proficient in MS Office Suites including excel and Word
• Planning and problem-solving skills and ability to adapt
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must pass any company or client scheduled or random drug screens
• Flexibility to travel to other locations when required
• Flexibility to work out-with normal hours by agreement when required
• Full clean driving license