M&E Quantity Surveyor - South Wales - Merthyr Tydfil
What makes it GREAT?
-Opportunity to join a leading M&E / Building Services contractor, part of a larger reputable Tier 1 UK Building Main Contractor group.
-Includes Flexible working / some remote work
-Working on an interesting Healthcare / Hospital project.
Job Role:
Supporting the Commercial Team to provide regular contractual and financial information to monitor the achievement of project objectives, to assist with the vetting of sub-contract documents prior to execution and generally to maximise the financial return in respect of each project, as described herein.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial
-Vetting and negotiation in connection with the proposed sub-contract documentation to achieve the best deal for the company;
-Production and submission of cash flow forecast (Internal/External);
-Assist the project contract engineer in the preparation of the sub-sub-contractor enquiry document, collate and prepare sub-sub-contract documents and agree with sub-sub-contractor;
-Provide advice on suppliers/sub-sub-contractors quotations;
-Produce monthly WIP’s reports to agreed deadlines;
-Obtain written agreement on suppliers/sub-sub-contractors final accounts, in conjunction with the project contracts engineer;
-Collate and prepare in agreed format, variation measurement details for submission to the Main Contractor/P.Q.S;
-Preparation of final account including agreement of variation account;
-Analysis of the sub-contract tender to prepare format for valuation applications.
Internal Communication
-Co-ordinate fully with all other disciplines/departments;
-Attend project support meetings as and when required;
-Liaise closely with the site project team on all project issues;
-Communicate with Regional Managers on potential problem areas;
-Prepare schedule of attendance’s to be provided by the Main Contractor and circulate for internal and external domestic use.
External Communication
-Regular communication is required with main Contractors, suppliers and sub-contractors;
-Attend meetings with the above as and when required;
-Prepare, maximise and agree Interim valuation applications.
Planning and Control
-Monitor performance against project cost/value making recommendations and implementing agreed action;
-Assist in the monitoring of project progress relative to agreed sub-contract programme and if necessary issue of appropriate ‘formal’ notices. Preparation of contractual claims under the main contract and domestic sub-sub-contracts.
Administration
-Administer and maintain Surveying internal filing system;
-Production and receipt of project correspondence;
-Follow and maintain the company’s procedure on quality assurance.
Drawings/Specification
-Assess in conjunction with engineering, drawings produced in order to assist in the identification of variations.
Problem Solving
-Define, evaluate, discuss, decide, produce action plans for and implement resolutions to any problems that may arise during work.
Authority:
Financial
- Examination and payment of sub-sub-contractor accounts including settlement of variation accounts, and issue of sub-contract notices as required.
Operational
- To develop and maintain the ‘Key Responsibilities’/systems and procedures;
- Identify areas of risk and opportunity;
- Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Regional Manager;
- Comply with all latest company policies and internal control procedures.
Requirements:
To be considered for this M&E Quantity Surveyor role you must meet the following criteria:
- Previous employment as a M&E quantity Surveyor.
-Comprehensive and proven experience in MEP industry.
-Extensive experience of working on live projects and concluding final accounts.
-Experience of procuring major works sub contracts.
-Experience in managing, mentoring and developing staff.
-Commercially managing the MEP element of building projects.
-Exposure to resolving disputes.
-Technical knowledge of the construction industry (MEP).
-Sound knowledge of all industry standard forms of contract.
-Extensive experience of commercial processes associated with live projects.
-Understanding risk within the construction process.
-Understanding of the relevance of the construction programme / critical path.
-Operating both JCT and NEC contracts, including Target Cost projects.
-Appreciation of NEDO price indices and formula.
Remuneration:
The successful Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor will receive:
*Competitive basic + benefits
To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
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