The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the day to day cost control and reporting of a number of subcontract work packages including completion of sub-contract final accounts, discharge of all retentions and completion of archive material. Other duties expected from the Project Quantity Surveyor will include:
* Effective commercial control of all allocated subcontract packages including provision of timely and accurate documentation.
* Careful administration of subcontractor accounts
* Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for keeping the Managing Surveyor informed of the progress of all subcontractor accounts through to their finalisation, including the release of retentions.
* Ensuring that payments / notices are issued in accordance with the subcontract and Construction Act and in particular, ensure any commercial threats to Projects are identified swiftly and communicated to the Managing Surveyor.
* Attending meetings (pre orders, design meetings, package review meetings) and ensuring that surveying information and cost advice is provided in an accurate and proficient manner.
* Ensuring that the procurement of sub-traders and suppliers is undertaken in a timely and cost effective manner in liaison with the Managing Surveyor.
* Timely production of subcontract final accounts, including re-measurement as necessary to facilitate the optimum result.
* Allocation of works to Assistant / Graduate QS’ where applicable. Monitoring of the work to ensure it is timely and accurate.
Background of the successful Project Quantity Surveyor
* At least 5 years in a Quantity Surveyor’s role
* Working in a main contractor or developer type environment
* Commercial package management experience
* Contractually aware
* Good knowledge of sub-contract procurement
Salary description
£275.00 - £350.00 per day