Morrison Energy Services (Transmission Networks) Ltd is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work on Various Projects contract in the North London area.
As the Quantity Surveyor you will be part of our Commercial team who actively assist the Commercial Department and project team to maximise profit and reduce risk. Involving managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met effectively and efficiently and outcomes are achieved.
As the Quantity Surveyor your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the provision of relevant information for preparation of reports and claims to agreed timescales.
- Assist with the ongoing implementation of the commercial application in respect of site personnel at all time whilst developing lasting relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers.
- Constantly refer to the project risk management plan for thorough, accurate, high-level risk assessment.
- Monitor the register and any related documentation in accordance with the plan.
- Responsible for all sub-contractor management. Ensure all sub-contractors and suppliers have submitted compliant quotations/enquiries/applications within the timescale required, and produce all documentation to select and secure services as well as monthly assessments, variations/CE claims and final account agreements.
- Actively increase knowledge of commercial issues and contract law.
- Actively suggest and develop processes for increased accuracy and efficiency minimising time journal and reconciliation tasks.
- Liaison with the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor(s) to ensure appropriate commercial cover is maintained.
- Assist the team and Project Manager, Engineers and Planners with regard to recovery of contract costs together with enhancing project profit by identifying variations, delays and claims.
- Assist with production of monthly project financial and forecast to complete reports for analysis with Finance staff and Commercial Staff.
- Develop sound and balanced negotiating skills.
- Attend when requested handover and progress meetings.
- Help produce a site commercial manual and documents to record variations.
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
- Excellent negotiating interpersonal & communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Financial awareness
- Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Contract costing
- Contract law
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Clerk role
- Contract experience, capturing site records for variations and valuations; supporting a project team
- Sub Contract Management
- Cost / value reconciliation
- Qualification in Quantity Surveying
- Graduate or “graduate calibre”
- Full UK Driving license
- Strategic thinking
- Motivator
- Presentational skills
- Relationship building and influencing
- Written and verbal communications
- Planning skills
- Project Management skills
- Business analysis/ business process re-engineering
- Knowledge of the industry
What’s in it for you?
- 26 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Discretional Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private health care
- Company car/ car allowance and fuel card