Quantity Surveyor - Major Projects

Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment are currently partnering with company specialising in major projects to find a Quantity Surveyor in York.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for running multiple projects at once including subcontract procurement, payments and measures, cost management and valuations, build estimates and variation costings, forecasting and cost value reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Account Development Review to Clients regularly
• Ensure the CPR Spreadsheet is updated on an ongoing basis and is matched monthly to the Project Commitment Report
• Attend monthly CPR meetings and report on the commercial position of all designated projects
• Prepare and issue Applications for Payment to Clients on a timely basis and obtain necessary Client approval
• Prepare and settle Final Account within two months of completion of the project
• Recover retention
• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers in order to understand current issues and progress with site
• Attend Project Review Meetings on a regular basis
• Raise PORF’s and issue Sub-Contract Works Orders
• Issue variations to Sub-Contract Works Orders
• Attend site, as applicable on a regular basis
• Measure Sub-Contractor performance and quality of work by regularly visiting site
• Review and approve Sub-Contractor Applications for Payment and Issue Payment Certificates on a timely basis
• Authorise Purchase Orders for payment (receipting)
• Manage Sub-Contractor Final Accounts
• Prepare re-measure reports for Commercial Manager when required
• Prepare and issue project related report as and when required by the Commercial Manager
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Benefits

£50-65K + Package

Required skills and qualifications

• Applicants must have knowledge of JCT / NEC form of contracts.
• Applicants must have experience as a QS in the construction industry, at either intermediate or senior level. You will be responsible for running multiple projects at once including subcontract procurement, payments and measures, cost management and valuations, build estimates and variation costings, forecasting and cost value reporting. 
• A full driving licence is required, as the role will involve work-related travel to sites.
• Above all, the right skills and attitude are what we’re looking for, someone who is commercially astute, conscientious, works well in a team and is able to drive projects forward as well as develop good relationships with colleagues and clients.