One of the UK’s leading main contractors with an annual Group turnover in excess of £500 million are currently looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor.
Although the main office is based in Hertfordshire, the work will cover much of London and the South East. This is a real opportunity to build a career with a large organisation that can nurture and develop your skills and abilities.
As a PQS, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including Civil Engineering, Building, Utilities, Rail and PFI/PPP ranging from £5 - £100 Million in value. You will be either supporting a SQS/MQS on 1 x £10m+ project or being a sole Project QS on a smaller project.
Responsibilities:
• Maximising the company’s profitability and cash position.
• Working within the existing QA and Health & Safety policies and procedures whilst identifying potential improvements.
• Identifying and manage all risks and opportunities.
• Full commercial management including Cost/Value Reconciliations and Forecasts on a monthly basis.
• Strategising and procuring Subcontractors and Suppliers to minimise risk and maximise potential.
• Subcontractor management including correspondence, notifications, payments and final account negotiations.
• Proactive management of Client and Design Team.
• Managing delays.
• Identifying and budgeting/pricing all changes to keep Client/PQS informed of final account forecast.
Skills/ Experience Required:
• 5 - 10 years experience including time with a Main Contractor on design and build and traditional projects.
• Car driving license essential.
• Professional and diligent manner
• Ability to identify opportunities
• Competence in client facing roles
• Problem solving skills essential
• Practical influencing skills
• Proactive individual able to work with minimal supervision
• Communication, oral & written
• Excellent IT skills
• Enthusiasm to develop and expand our service offering
• A forward-thinking approach to the management of clients and projects
• An energetic and motivated professional
• A team player who can develop and maintain good relationships and gain the confidence of other professionals both within the company and outside.
• Skills to communicate with external contacts on site.
• Ability to prioritise workload and achieve all deadlines.
• A professional demeanour with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in Subcontract Procurement and Management including measuring, valuing, notifications and payments.
• Experience in the value (profitability) of Subcontract works preferable
If you feel you have the skills and experiences to perform this role, please don’t hesitate to apply through the website or call Daniel on 0207 367 4424 if you have any questions. |
