Quantity Surveyor - Civil

A Regional Civil contractor are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on a range of civil engineering projects across Kent region, ranging from Heavy civil structures, Civil Infrastructure, Groundwork's, roadworks



Additionally, we are seeking a degree qualified candidate with at least two years within the Civil Engineering industry and worked with NEC contracts.



Principal Duties & Accountabilities:



* Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Coordinate any responses required with Commercial Manager.



* Cost management for project/section of works.



* Understand allowances for elements of work (preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.).



* Understand forecast cost to completion.



* Value management for project/section of works.



* Prepare interim and final accounts.



* Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended.



* Understanding of forecast final value at completion.



* Recording of change and allocation of responsibility.



* Evaluation and recovery of any change that is not risk/liability including recovery from 3rd parties.



* Risk and opportunity management for project/section of works.



* Management (with operations team) of known and newly identified risks and opportunities for best project return.



* Identification and implementation of mitigation measures.



* Procurement for project/section of works.



* Ensure all involved in procurement for project understand allowances for items they are responsible for and the procedures to be followed.



* Maintain procurement schedules.



* Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries, and negotiate agreements including interim and final accounts.



* Financial reporting for project/section of works.



* Prepare and issue monthly cost/value reconciliations and cost/forecast reconciliations.



* Prepare cash forecast.



* Identification, preparation and negotiation of claims



Key Tasks & Responsibilities:



* Optimisation of commercial return on a section or whole project.



* Control of cost, value, cash management, change and risk on a section or whole project.



* Timely detailed reporting to Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager.



* Commercial development of all staff within job holder’s area of responsibility.



* Timely procurement of subcontractors in accordance with company procedures.



* Contribution towards continued improvement within the business