Quantity Surveyor - 6 months - Immediate Start Available

West Lothian  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Quantity Surveyor - 6 Month Temporary Contract - Immediate Start

We are recruiting for one of the nation's largest commercial companies who provide an extensive range of construction services including construction management, general contracting, design and build and preconstruction.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our Building Services team on a 6 month temporary contract based in Linlithgow, Scotland. As the successful candidate you will provide assistance to the Commercial/quantity surveying team in relation to commercial & contractual control and support the co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of a specific project or range of projects.

Key Requirements

  • Carry out tasks as instructed by various members of the Commercial/quantity surveying team, such as measurement for valuations
  • Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions
  • Assist in the management and maintenance of the contract cost reporting system as directed by the line manager
  • Prepare cash flows for payments in and out
  • Assist in the preparation of accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value
  • Assist with sub-contract tender process and support the preparation of sub-contract documentation
  • Prepare payment certificates for sub-contract work
  • Assist with the preparation of interim applications for payment
  • Identify potential risk and opportunities and escalate these as appropriate
  • Assist with the valuation of variations
  • Assist with the preparation of valuations and claims, ensuring that they are supported by relevant records
  • Assist in the preparation of accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project(s) in line with the Company's reporting process
  • Carry out allocated tasks so as to comply with BMS and Group Minimum Commercial Expectations
  • Where appropriate and where used on the specified project, assist with the utilisation of BIM to support progress monitoring, provide commercial reporting and incorporate information to support change management, variations orders and encourage

You

Previous relevant experience in quantity surveying is required. Membership of a relevant professional body and/or working towards a relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE. A valid CSCS card is required.

Individuals will require:

  • Awareness of the tendering process
  • Awareness of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry
  • Knowledge and understanding of commercial management of Construction projects and the construction process in general
  • Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles
  • Awareness of the requirements to provide and obtain Insurance, Bonds and Warranties
  • Proficiency in administration, writing, numeracy, IT and MS Office
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Enthusiasm and results focus, together with an ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external customers

Open to all Building Services Quantity Surveyors experienced professionals looking to continue work within a Construction environment.

To apply for this role please send through your CV for consideration and we will be in touch should your experience match our criteria. Unfortunately due to high volume we can only contact shortlisted candidates.

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Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Advantage XPO
Published at
28.02.2017
Project ID:
1296129
Contract type
Freelance
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