Orion Group
Location
Inverness, Highland | United Kingdom
Job description
Our client, a leading company in the field of foundation engineering, are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a 12 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a major project, based just outside of Inverness.
The Quantity Surveyor, reporting to the Commercial Manager of the project will be responsible for the commercial and contract management for the Project. You will play a crucial role in managing the costs and financial aspects of the project. You will work closely with the project team to ensure that the project is completed within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
Duties and responsibilities
Commercial management/contract administration of the project
Work closely with the Project Commercial team
Preparation and presentation of internal and external commercial reports
To the extent possible, manage the Commercial aspects of the project to enable it to be completed on time, within budget and to the correct standards
Preparation of payment applications and internal cash flow reporting
Preparation and operation of sub-contracts and supplier agreements
On-going cost reporting for the allocation project
Preparing quotations, claims, assessments, and forecasts for future work
Regular liaison with the project teams to ensure rights for compensation events or claims are upheld
Regular liaison with the Client to ensure excellent relationships are built and maintained, and issues identified and resolved where possible, primarily with the Commercial team
Weekly and monthly reporting as per company and the Clients requirements
Administration of contract, and administration/valuation of the supply chain sub-contract agreements
Tracking project performance and data
Working with the team to collate data
Analysis of data
Preparation of forecasts
Maintaining contract records and correspondence
Assist with the drafting and development of sub-contracts
Submit the weekly cost control report on time - includes a detailed review of the project costings and update the project progress and forecast details
Skills and experience
Proven experience in a similar and varied roles
Relevant degree qualification preferred but not essential
Good knowledge and operating experience of NEC forms of contract
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel & Word)
Full driving licence
Experience in a Civil or Geotechnical engineering and contracting sectors
Strong work ethic, takes personal responsibility for their work, meets deadlines, sets the right example for others, and displays honesty and integrity
Effective communication skills including writing reports and presenting
Positive attitude, constructive thinking and able to adjust to change
Attention to detail, with an enquiring mind, not afraid to ask questions, seek assistance or challenge.
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/070654
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
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