Job Detail

Reporting to the Project Manager on site, the QS is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them to successfully deliver that project. On larger more intricate projects QS may be required to carry out the same tasks for a section or sections of the works reporting to a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.

• Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy.

• Monitor and maximise cash flow.

• To act professionally at all times and promote the company’s best standards and practices

• Monitor and chase payments

• Technical knowledge and understanding of MEP systems, understand technical literature and read drawings

• Measure and price variations

1. TENDER:

• Assist the Bid team as required.

• Assist and review as required by senior management.

• Tender input as required

2. PRE-CONSTRUCTION:

• Ensure that all aspects of the project are understood and make effective use of the tender handover.

• Understand and be aware of the tender book allowances, risk and scopes.

3. CONSTRUCTION:

• Ensure effective and appropriate communication between all members of staff.

• Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure actions are closed out quickly.

Subcontract management:

• Ensure subcontractors are procured in accordance with the commercial policy.

• Ensure that sub-contractors scope of works are clearly defined and that all appropriate information is contained within the sub-contract documentation.

• Ensure that subcontracts are written so that they are inclusive of their responsibilities in terms of quality, programme, health, safety, environmental etc.

• Ensure the accurate measurement of the subcontractors works

• Review and collate records of subcontractors work and investigate the legitimacy of any account records provided by the subcontractor

• Ensure all contractual notices are issued in accordance with the sub-contract

• Ensure that subcontract payment made are done on the basis that the work has been carried out in accordance with the contract and to the correct quality

• Compile accurate subcontractor liabilities, accruals, and ensure these are up to date and considered in the forecast updates.

• Monitor and ensure subcontract attendances are provided in line with the subcontract and that any potential contra-charges are recorded and recovered

Procurement:

• Produce with the Project Manager, the subcontract procurement schedules

• Ensure that the progress of procurement is optimised to ensure programme is maintained and buying opportunities are maximised

• Ensure that sub-letting complies with the commercial policy.

Health and safety, environment and quality:

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring that the project complies with the company HSEQ policy.

• Act upon any infringements to the company’s HSEQ policy observed.

• Remember that all staff are responsible for health and safety.

4. POST CONSTRUCTION:

• Ensure the Final Account is resolved in a timely manner and that all contractual formalities associated with this are completed.

• Ensure all sub-contracts are settled in a timely manner and that final account statements are signed by all sub-contractors.