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    Quantity Surveyor936693 - Scotland, United Kingdom - Binnies

    Binnies
    Binnies Scotland, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Responsible for operating as the Commercial focal point on a single project or several smaller schemes providing a Quantity Surveying Service in accordance with the Quality and Safety management Systems.

    Key duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interpretation/understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract.
  • Provide contractual, commercial, procurement and financial services and advice to the delivery team.
  • Understand what documents comprise the contract, and be fully briefed on the contract estimate, including settlement adjustments.
  • Ensuring that all delivery staff adhere to agreed delivery procedures and reporting systems.
  • Preparation and production of all agreed commercial reports to predetermined deadlines.
  • Management of subcontract works packages including Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme and interim assessments and variations.
  • Delegating/allocating Quantity Surveying tasks to Assistant Quantity Surveyors, setting objectives and monitoring their progress.
  • Resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual and construction problems.
  • Protect the Company's commercial interests by issuing Notices and pursuing valid Variations, Claims and prompt payment for work executed.
  • Preserve the Company's good name in dealings with the Client, our suppliers and the public at large.
  • Production of all necessary documentation in relation to the resolution of non-complex problems; be they commercial, contractual or construction related issues.
  • Attending meetings.
  • Smooth administration of the contract, from start-up through to final account.
  • Archiving all essential project documentation.
  • Other duties as required by the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor.
  • Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
  • Key Relationships:

  • Responsible for Project Commercial Team.
  • Reports to the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor.
  • Management/Supervisory Role of Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
  • Works alongside other Delivery Team members.
  • Key Requirements:

  • HNC, HND or Degree or working towards them.
  • Management of Subcontract Accounts, Procurement Schedules, Applications for Payment, Final Accounts, Cost/Value Reporting, Variations/Compensation Events.
  • Good understanding and experience of Standard Forms of Contract.
  • Good knowledge of Construction processes.
  • Good IT skills including Excel, Word.
  • Ability to work individually or collaboratively in a team.
  • Ability to prioritise activities in a challenging environment.
  • Analytical with the ability to quickly assimilate information and present concisely to Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor.
  • Able to develop ideas and present them concisely to Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor.