Our client specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
They have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.
In this role, you will manage all the commercial aspects of building projects from inception to completion. This will include managing and maximising the financial performance of each project
What you will be doing
- Provide sound commercial advice and negotiation skills to maximise the potential profit for each individual project.
- Produce detailed procurement schedules for key subcontractors and suppliers liaising with the Contracts Manager on key dates that orders need to be placed.
- Prepare and send out detailed enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers to maximise potential.
- Negotiate and place official orders with Subcontractors and Suppliers.
- Manage supply chain orders and financial accounts including variations and valuations.
- Maintain a detailed record of any changes to the tendered design or works on site for the purpose of variations and extra’s. Price additional works and obtain written permissions and instructions prior to proceeding.
- Undertake weekly and monthly meetings with client’s representatives to ascertain progress on site, variations, monthly valuations and provide any other additional reports required to meet the clients expectations.
- Manage the conditions of contract which Mountjoy are appointed on. For example extension of time claims, LAD’s, Practical Completion, Making Good Defects, Payment Terms and Insurances. Mitigate any potential issues which might put Mountjoy at risk.
- Prepare detailed monthly reports including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) on all projects, cash flow forecast, contractual matters and forecast on financial out-turn.
- Assist with any potential business opportunities including Estimating projects at Tender stage if necessary.
This is not a list of everything you will do, above all we want you to be flexible and to contribute fully within abilities to enable Mountjoy to achieve its goals so be prepared to do whatever your job requires.
This is not a list of everything you will do, above all they are looking for flexibility, a great attitude and someone who is focused on contributing to company success within the scope of their role.
What do you need?
- 5 years proven track record of financial management of construction projects with a high rate of return.
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of JCT contracts
- Experience should cover projects across a number of sectors including non-housing new build and refurbishment
- The use of relevant computer software.
- HNC or Degree Qualified in a relevant discipline
- Specific qualification relating to Contract Administration would be desirable
Benefits
- 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
- We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
- Company sick pay after probation
- Life Insurance
- Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car (salary sacrifice)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Length of Service Rewards
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (5% Employer and 3% Employee)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
- Refer a Friend scheme
