Quantity Surveyor

Job title:

Quantity Surveyor

Company

RSK Group

Job description

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group are seeking a Quantity Surveyor on a full time permanent basis. This role can be a hybrid home and office based role located close to one of the offices in the UK.As the QS you will be responsible for operating as the Commercial focal point on a single project or several smaller schemes providing a Quantity Surveying Service in accordance with the Quality and Safety management Systems.Key Responsibilities:

• Interpretation/understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract.
• Provide contractual, commercial, procurement and financial services and advice to the delivery team.
• Understand what documents comprise the contract, and be fully briefed on the contract estimate, including settlement adjustments.
• Ensuring that all delivery staff adhere to agreed delivery procedures and reporting systems.
• Preparation and production of all agreed commercial reports to predetermined deadlines.
• Management of subcontract works packages including Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme and interim assessments and variations.
• Delegating/allocating Quantity Surveying tasks to Assistant Quantity Surveyors, setting objectives and monitoring their progress.
• Resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual and construction problems.
• Protect the Company’s commercial interests by issuing Notices and pursuing valid Variations, Claims and prompt payment for work executed.
• Preserve the Company’s good name in dealings with the Client, our suppliers and the public at large.
• Production of all necessary documentation in relation to the resolution of non-complex problems; be they commercial, contractual or construction related issues.
• Attending meetings.
• Smooth administration of the contract, from start-up through to final account.
• Archiving all essential project documentation.
• Other duties as required by the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.

Person Specification

• HNC, HND or Degree or working towards them.
• Management of Subcontract Accounts, Procurement Schedules, Applications for Payment, Final Accounts, Cost/Value Reporting, Variations/Compensation Events.
• Good understanding and experience of Standard Forms of Contract.
• Good knowledge of Construction processes.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word.
• Ability to work individually or collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to prioritise activities in a challenging environment.
• Analytical with the ability to quickly assimilate information and present concisely to Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Able to develop ideas and present them concisely to Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor.

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.”RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:56:12 GMT

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