Quantity Surveyor (East Belfast) (45-50K)

Quantity Surveyor (East Belfast) (45-50K)

Objective
We are partnering with a leading UK-based installer of architectural glazing, curtain walling, and cladding construction systems to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for their growing commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a robust forward order portfolio and a sustainable growth plan in place.

Reports to: Commercial Manager

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

• Document Management and Control.
• Take off quantities for tendering / cost plan purposes, budget control, and pre-agreement of accounts.
• Assist Commercial Bid Team in tender preparations.
• Identify MOM errors, inconsistencies, opportunities, alternatives, and risks.
• Assist Estimating department and other pre-contract duties as required.

Post-Contract

• Document Management and Control.
• The appointment of Subcontractors on designated subcontract conditions.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including measured works, variations, contra-charging, and giving required notices when applicable (payless, defects, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records to assist in the preparation of valuations, cost value reconciliation sheets, additional works, and alleged defects or issues.
• Undertake cost investigations as required.
• Measurement of completed works and maintain an accurate record of the same.
• Identification and measurement of variations.
• Identification of added value opportunities within measurement and contract conditions.
• Preparation and submission of contractual correspondence/notices in accordance with the prescribed conditions of the contract. Correspondences and notices to be submitted under the prescribed company pro-forma documents.
• Maintain a record of all additional work and ensure adequate records are maintained to ensure full commercial recovery in line with the relevant Contract Conditions.
• Monitoring of monthly cash flow in comparison to budgeted cash flow.
• Measurement of Project Interim and Final Accounts.
• Attend and give financial reports at internal meetings.
• Provide Team Leader with monthly cost/valuation (CVR) information for costing purposes within specified time scales.
• Carry out weekly/biweekly labour CVR based on outputs achieved against budget and cost.
• Other duties as may be required from time to time depending on the needs of the business.

Person Specification

• Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Working experience of conditions of contract (JCT, NEC & bespoke arrangements).
• Working experience of cost capture and the ability to identify issues at an early stage.
• Knowledge of labour, plant, and material resources including rates and outputs.
• Working experience in reading and understanding technical drawings and specifications together with producing take-offs / BOQ’s.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines in compliance with relevant conditions of contract, tendering requirements, and company policy.
• Ability to take ownership of role responsibilities and a willingness to grow within the commercial team and company.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Occasional travel to site throughout the UK will be required.

Company Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• 29 days annual leave
• Continuing professional development

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