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Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Our Water sector contractor client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support on their Southern Water contract based out of Falmer offices (Brighton)

They are looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Quantity Surveyor for their Southern Water Framework, delivering a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.

The role will require 3/4 days being based out of Falmer offices near Brighton.

Responsibilities

Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary 
Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation 
Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment 
The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts. 
Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations. 
Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality 

Skills/experience/qualifications

Knowledge of CEMAR
Non- Infrastructure water sector related experience
Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.
Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
NEC3/4 Experience Benefits

£45-55k basic salary
Car allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Range of other benefits

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