Graduate QS

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attendance of pre-contract meetings
• Preparation and valuation of interim applications and final accounts
• Identification and notification of variations
• Administration of sub-contracts and sub-sub-contracts including issue of required Notices under the contracts
• Negotiation of subcontracts and sub-sub-contracts
• Preparation of payments for sub-sub-contractors
• Negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assessing and managing credit risks
• Monthly WIP reports for accounts specifying and making provisions for any known/potential risks

• Support the on-going development of the company position in its key sectors
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies including Health & Safety
• Observe and comply with all good working practices.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

• Good knowledge of construction contract law
• Experience in contract negotiation
• Experience of administration of contracts and sub-contracts
• Claims and dispute resolution skills and proven record
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Commercially aware
• Time management and organisation skills
• Good computer skills with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office in particularly Excel
• Ability to work on own initiative, but understand level of responsibility within the team
• Hold a valid driving license

Desirable:

• BSc (Hons 2.1) in Quantity Surveying (or similar)  
• Previous experience of working in the Precast Concrete sector
• Hold a current CSCS card