Quantity Surveyor Utilities and Civil Engineering - Bridgend, United Kingdom - Acorn Recruitment And Training

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Job title:
Quantity Surveyor - Utilities + Civil


Salary:
£35,000 - £50,000 + Company van and fuel card + Pension + Hybrid working

Location:
South Wales + Nationwide


Responsibilities include:

  • Pretender site meetings to produce quotations with an analysis of works ready for Site Management team
  • Working with subcontractors and suppliers to gain quotes for all subcontracted work and materials, proactively managing costs and relationships monitoring and recording with daywork sheets, C.V.I.'s (Confirmation of Verbal Instruction), and E.W.N.'s (EarlyWarning Notices)
  • Supporting the delivery of contract administration and submitting monthly valuations to Accounts
  • Liaising with subcontractors, Site Managers, suppliers, and the client to keep informed on project progress and to manage project change
  • A commercially focused approach delivering on: Early Warning and Change Management, Cost Forecasting, Payments, Cost Auditing and agreements of Final Accounts whilst proactively managing and mitigating commercial and business risk
  • Managing contracts in line with robust Management Information and Reporting to negotiate and resolve claims/disputes alongside senior management
  • In accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Company requirements, there will be the provision of necessary training

Essential experience:

  • A Full driving licence
  • A clear demonstration of construction/contract knowledge (Civils and Groundworks) and a strong commercial awareness
  • Attention to detail and proficient IT skills are essential
  • Strong communication and people management skills
  • Strong work ethic and desire to be part of a team

Desirable experience:

  • Experience of managing medium to large projects
  • NEC suites of contracts
  • Qualified to ICES or RICS accreditation
  • Health and safety training certificate (SMSTS or H&S Awareness)
  • CSCS Card for role and/or other relevant safety training (Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid at Work, etc.)
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