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Salary** you must be based within easy commuting distance of Upminster**
Who are we?
Triangle Fire Systems is one of the UK’s leading specialists in the design and installation of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems, Residential & Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Dry & Wet rising mains.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Junior/Graduate QS to be based within our busy, vibrant commercial office in Upminster. Working alongside our operations staff and with the guidance of the Senior QS, Commercial Manager and Operations Director, you will be the connection between the clients QS, finance teams and site teams and our internal teams. You will undertake site visits as required in order to ascertain progress and inform our operational and finance teams.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and eager to learn our business. Working in close conjunction with our commercial manger to apply for our monthly applications and manage all our live contracts commercial aspects. The applicant will also be involved with our tender submission process so will have the potential to be involved from tender stage right through to final account agreement on completed contracts.
Salary £25,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Agreement of interim payment amounts with clients, monitoring when payments notices are due/received/outstanding.
- Preparing project budgets in conjunction with the Contracts Managers and Operations Director
- Monitoring budgets against costs and projections on a monthly basis.
- Sending subcontractor enquiries, analysing quotations, placement of orders, interim payments & agreement of subcontractor final accounts
- Ensuring that we fulfil all our contractual obligations
- Advising contracts managers regarding all commercial matters (variations, delays etc.) and ensuring that they are identified and recorded.
- Assist contracts managers in the preparation of contractual notices
- Site visits are essential to monitor for possible variations and similar matters and ensure that site records are produced.
- Maintain good relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues.
Person Specification
- Work experience within a surveying or construction management role
- Understanding of the JCT Standard Forms of Contract and similar
- Quantity surveying degree or professional qualifications
- Excellent IT skills (particularly Microsoft Excel)
- Experience of producing and monitoring project budgets;
- Experience of monitoring when payments are due/received/outstanding
- CSCS Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
General – Any other reasonable tasks as required by the Finance and Operations teams
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations
- Proficient in cost control techniques and software applications
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
We offer excellent progression and salary opportunities, 24 days annual leave plus all bank holidays, company funded staff social events. company sick pay, pension and healthcare plan. For the right candidate we can provide study and university support.
Triangle Fire Systems are a Real Living Wage Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
