Quantity Surveyor

Company – Leading Construction Company (Electrical/Mechanical)



Job Title – Quantity Surveyor



Location - Essex



Salary - £neg



Permanent/Hybrid



We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a company who specialise in Electrical and Mechanical Construction projects .



The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling all financial and commercial aspects of allocated contracts and projects, ensuring costs are kept to a minimum and value recovery is maximised.



This will ensure contracts are delivered within budget, on time, in accordance with specifications and in line with Company procedures and objectives.



Key Responsibilities



Undertake all valuations and applications for payment



Expedite certification of applications



Manage cash collection efforts (certification and retentions)



Liaise and work closely with Project and Site Managers on all aspects of the project



Produce ongoing cash flow forecasts based on project programs and progress



Produce and maintain an ongoing draft final account, and submit the same with each valuation to ensure the client is kept fully informed of their obligations



Produce and maintain clear Cost to Complete assessments of all contracts defending against margin erosion



Actively develop the Major Works understanding of all commercial aspects relating to their business



Maintain accurate contract records, including digitisation and local storage of such



Key Requirements



Knowledge of Design and Build contracts and processes



Knowledge of Standard Forms of Contracts



Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role in a mechanical or engineering environment



Ability to work independently and as part of a team



Working towards membership of the RICS or other similar QS qualification