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Senior Quantity Surveyor East Grinstead
May 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Senior Quantity Surveyor East Grinstead
JOG Contractors is one of the leading Groundwork and Civil Engineering Contractors in the South East. A Privately-owned business, who have the freedom and flexibility to take a different approach giving us the ability to adapt and make changes when required. We focus on creating relationships with Large Main Contractors and National House Builders, carrying out work to the highest standard, however large the project or contract, we know that it is always personal to the client and those that are responsible for it. We provide an inclusive environment which is aligned to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Openness, Caring and Progressive. We value everyone as an individual and provide the opportunity to influence and change the way that we do things to ensure that we progress and evolve as a business. We are looking for: A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful Senior Quantity Surveyor with substantial experience in managing all costs relating to groundwork and civil engineering projects. Possessing excellent foresight and the ability to plan ahead when working on construction projects. Must be a dynamic, ambitious, well organised individual with the sense to use their own initiative. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading specialist in our field, operating as a subcontractor or as a main contractor, working for the end user, constructing projects up to £20million.The role will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for supporting associated contracts ensuring that effective commercial management is exercised at all times, which both relate to success for our business whilst meeting our customers needs at all times. Experience: • Experience of the tender stage & of dealing with procurement issues. • Experience of working on residential housing projects. • Comprehensive understanding of statutory building regulations. • Excellent working knowledge of commercial procedures. • Thorough knowledge of health, safety, quality and environment procedures • SMM7, CESMM3 • Knowledge in the Use of JCT, ICE6, NEC3 • Excel • Hold a current CSCS Card Responsibilities: • Develop relationships with previous and potential Clients • Presenting / Pitching to Clients for new work • Measure efficiently using software • Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation • Manage change control & negotiate variations • Project Reporting – providing advice and forecasts about costs • Value engineer to maximise project revenues and cash flow • Prepare and deliver a contract awareness briefing to the project management team including work package managers at commencement of the project. • Ensure compliance with and correct administration of the contract terms and conditions • Ensure timely submission of all contractual notices and supporting data • Ensure timely preparation, submission and agreement of payment applications • Assist Project Management teams with advice and contractual support for project issues • Support the bidding process, including the preparation of commercial contract reviews, the preparation of risk reports and making sure that bids are submitted on time • Ensure that adequate records are maintained in respect of project issues and commercial management processes • Report Project Cost Reconciliations, ensuring variances between planned budget expenditure and incurred costs are identified, together with an audit trail of variances to the baseline budget and appropriate action taken to minimise costs and liabilities. • Promptly review and recommend for Client’s approval Contractor Final Accounts Requirements: • Good humour • Appropriate Degree and/or other academic and/or professional qualification (MRICS) • Demonstrate a proven track record in quantity surveying with Groundwork experience • Experience of working in a Construction/Developer environment. Knowledge/experience in Residential House building. • Customer facing experience with a “win-win” philosophy and “can-do” attitude • Good communicator at all levels, able to promote development of JOG profile • Good timekeeper • Commensurate IT skills • Full UK Driving License We are interested in talking to candidates with the right construction industry and quantity surveying experience at this level, preferably from a contracting background, to be able to leverage and improve their skills and aptitude to achieve best in class commercial performance. If this sounds a lot like you and your approach to your work is the same as ours, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a copy of your CV or get in touch for more details, we look forward to hearing from you.