Quantity Surveyor
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £35000 – £50000/annum plus benefits
Morrison Energy Services is currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to work on our Transmission Networks Division.
As a/the Quantity Surveyor you will be part of our Commercial Team who are responsible for Transmission Networks, working on over head line projects all over the UK.
As the Quantity Surveyor your duties & responsibilities will be:
Assisting in the provision of relevant information for preparation of reports and claims to agreed timescales
Assist with the ongoing implementation of the commercial application in respect of site personnel at all time whilst developing lasting relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers
Constantly refer to the project risk management plan for thorough, accurate, high-level risk assessment. Monitor the register and any related documentation in accordance with the plan
Responsible for all sub-contractor management. Ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers have submitted compliant quotations/enquiries/applications within the timescale required, and produce all documentation to select and secure services as well as monthly assessments, variations/CE claims and final account agreements
Actively increase knowledge of commercial issues and contract law
Actively suggest and develop processes for increased accuracy and efficiency minimising time journal and reconciliation tasks
Assist the team and Project Manager, Engineers and Planners with regard to recovery of contract costs together with enhancing project profit by identifying variations, delays and claims
Assist with production of monthly project financial and forecast to complete reports for analysis with Finance staff and Commercial Staff
Develop sound and balanced negotiating skills
Help produce a site commercial manual and documents to record variations
In accordance with our certification to the standards OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the current MES TN:- Health and Safety Policy, Quality, Environmental Policy
Assist with the ongoing implementation of the commercial application in respect of site personnel at all time whilst developing lasting relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
Excellent negotiating interpersonal & communication skills
Analytical skills
Financial awareness
Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Contract costing
Contract law
Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Clerk role
Contract experience, capturing site records for variations and valuations; supporting a project team
Sub Contract Management
Cost / value reconciliation
Qualification in Quantity Surveying
Graduate or “graduate calibre”
Driving licence
Strategic thinking
Motivation
Presentation
Relationship building and influencing
Financial Appreciation
Written and verbal communications
Planning
Project Management
Business analysis/ business process re-engineering
Knowledge of the industry
What’s in it for you?
26 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Private health care
Company car/ car allowance and fuel card