Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our project team in Hull.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end cost management of the project, overseeing all aspects of budget management, cost control, subcontract procurement, and contract administration.
They will have experience in managing JCT D&B contracts and executing complex projects in advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors.
Main Responsibilities:
* Cost Management and Planning: Develop, monitor, and update project cost plans to ensure alignment with project objectives.
* Conduct detailed cost analyses and prepare monthly CVR reports to support project decision-making.
* Manage cost forecasting and reporting to anticipate potential cost overruns or savings.
Subcontractor Selection and Evaluation: Support the project director in the evaluation and cost analysis subcontract packages ensuring compliance with project specifications and budgetary goals.
Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to assess and manage risks associated with these components.
Risk and Change Management: Develop, maintain, and update the project risk register, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
Implement and oversee the project change control process, ensuring all changes are accurately recorded, costed, and approved in line with the contract requirements.
Provide commercial advice and guidance to project teams on risk and change implications.
Upstream Contract Management: Proven ability to review, understand, and negotiate contract terms and conditions with the client, across various forms of contract including NEC4, JCT D&B 2016/2024 and others.
Ongoing administration of the contract inclusive of contract notices, payment, and dispute.
Identify and highlight key contractual requirements to the project team.
Subcontractor Management: Support in the identification, selection, and prequalification of supply chain partners.
Prepare subcontract tender documentation, evaluate bids, and manage subcontract negotiations.
Prepare and execute subcontract agreements.
Ability to measure works from engineering documentation including BIM Models and conduct physical measures in the field to support valuation of subcontractor works.
Administer subcontracts in accordance with company policies and industry best practices, including the management of claims and variations, payment assessments, and monthly certification.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Commercial and Project Leads to ensure consistent application of commercial policies and processes.
Foster collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is highly desirable.
* Experience in quantity surveying, with a focus on cost planning, value engineering, and risk management.
* Proven experience working in a specialist subcontractor environment is desirable.
* Proven expertise in managing major mechanical plant and project change control processes.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Experience with ERP cost systems such as SAP, COINS, and ORACLE.
* Experience in quantity take-off and measurement of works.
* Willingness to work on site amongst the construction team.