Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Based in Tyne & Wear with Requirement to Travel throughout GB & Ireland as required Monday to Friday £45K-55K Plus Package PERMANENT Contract Generally managing the Commercial Functions of each Project from commencement to completion, including but not limited to; * Communicating with clients, colleagues, suppliers and sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of the project(s). * Providing support pre-contract in relation to contract terms & conditions; including risk & opportunity analysis. * Work with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process. * Managing the handover of projects from pre-construction to construction team. * Managing the Contracts in line with specific conditions (NEC / Bespoke / JCT etc.) * Completion of timely Cost-To-Complete on new projects, and ensuring the management and update of same throughout the life of the project(s) * Developing and managing Cash Flow based on project plan. * Conducting pre-start meetings with supply chain, preparation and issue of Contracts for sub-contractors. * Preparation of Sub-Contractor / Supplier packages. * Management of sub-contractors from commencement, through interim application to final account. * Ensuring robust, accurate and timely CVR reporting at both project and business unit level, in line with reporting timetable. * Completing robust, accurate and timely weekly commercial reports in line with business requirements. * Completing the Application for Payment process in line with cash flow plan and contract conditions. * Managing Change Control in line with contract conditions. * Management of procurement for the project, including PO's and invoice approval. * Completing project re-measurement including the capture and evaluation of project variations * Compilation of claims / significant variations and progressing these to resolution, with support from Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate * Compiling the final account on projects and negotiating these to agreement, with support from the Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager where appropriate. Any other tasks which may be reasonably required by the business. Skills and Qualifications The Quantity Surveyor will have the following qualification or equivalent * A BSc in Quantity surveying or third level qualification in the construction industry with 5 years surveying experience or qualification through by experience (7 years) working at a quantity surveyor. * A CSR card - level black * A good working knowledge of construction and engineering processes * A good working knowledge of construction and engineering contracts The Quantity Surveyor will have a skill base that will include; * IT proficient - Microsoft packages * Experience in working with an industry project accounts software package e.g. COINS, REDSKY etc * Experience in industry management software packages e.g. FOUR PROJECTS - ASTA Powerproject planning software * Be strong in verbal and written communication skills * Be a team leader with motivational and empathy skills Preferred Qualifications and Skills The Quantity Surveyor will have, or be encouraged to work towards developing the following qualifications and skills; * Chartered membership of the RICS (or equivalent) If you are interested in this role please call (phone number removed) / submit a CV to (url removed) and a contact number for a return call. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age