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Measurement and valuation of works in progress. Participation in the management of the supply chain and project costs of construction projects to ensure the overall financial success of a project. Responsible for the commercial management of all or part of a project and/or a number of trade packages within the project.
Location: Initial Project will be based in Shrewsbury for 18 Months
What you will be doing
- To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Company’s Procedures
- To generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions
- To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments
- To prepare draft sub-contracts to the level of responsibility delegated by the individual’s supervisor
- To monitor sub-contractor performance in consultation with senior staff
- To participate in pricing variations/design cost control/value engineering
- To participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time
- To participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts
- To attend meetings with other stakeholders (if so delegated to do)
- To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Supervision of work allocated to Trainee QS or Graduate QS staff
- To apply a neat and accurate approach in all day to day activities and to strive to enhance one’s own professional capability
- To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager
What we will need from you
- Working towards professional accreditation e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES (desirable)
- Holding a relevant CSCS card (desirable)
- Excellent IT skills / Microsoft Office proficient (in particular Microsoft Excel)
- Be strategic with an ability to organise and plan your workload
- Able to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path
- Understanding of H&S issues at work
- Awareness of dispute resolution procedures
- Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately
- Understanding of the inter-relationship between bills, specifications and drawings
- Understanding the importance of Company Procedures
- Understanding of construction contracts in relation to projects and of the relevance of sub contract terms and conditions
- Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations in compliance with contract terms
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi disciplined team
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
- Proficient in use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Have good leadership, communication, and networking skills
- Experience of working on a live project, undertaking measurement and valuation functions
- Experience of managing low risk sub contractors
- Experience of processing subcontract payments
- Understanding of the construction industry (Building)
- Basic knowledge of different industry contracts
- Basic understanding of risk in construction process
What we can offer you
- In return we can offer you a competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package including 26 days holiday, private medical care, we support further personal growth and career development - to check out the full benefits here - List-of-benefits.pdf (tilburydouglas.co.uk)
Who we are
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.
Please note we do not have a licence for sponsorships.
We look forward to receiving your application!
