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Quantity Surveyor - Scaffolding
Brief Outline:
My client is looking for a quantity surveyor to undertake progress valuations to join a dynamic team. Scaffolding experience would be an advantage although not essential. Based in Hampshire but a role which will require some degree of travelling / site visits. In addition to the quantity surveying, the role would also encompass costs control management with existing suppliers
About the Client:
My client is a leading supplier of multi-discipline and facilities management services, always performed professionally and with the utmost attention to health and safety in operation at all times. They offer a number of specialised services tailored specifically to their clients' needs and requirements, ensuring a high quality service is delivered in all of their projects. From specialist scaffolding access and containment, to rope access, industrial painting and surface preparation. Their services satisfy the needs of a multitude of clients from a wide range of sectors. They have vast experience in oil and gas, marine, commercial, industrial and renewables markets to name just a few, not to mention being a favoured contractor to a number of blue-chip clients across the country
About the Role:
* Provide commercial support to the preconstruction activities of the business, for selected tenders
* For specific projects, take a pro-active part in the effective handover of projects from preconstruction to the project delivery team
* Where required and under the direction of the relevant commercial manager, be involved in or take a lead in closing out contractual negotiations with clients, including collateral warranties, guarantees & bonds; with the objective of optimising contract conditions and mitigating the company's exposure to risk
* Prepare and arrange internal project start-up meetings and provide strong commercial support & advice to the Project Manager, the wider project delivery team and managers & directors of the company
* Ensure accurate monthly valuations (including of all variations & claims) & final account projections are submitted and followed up with clients, to optimise revenue and cash-flow
* Provide accurate & comprehensive monthly financial reporting and forecasting on specific projects in compliance with company procedures and timescales
* Administer & manage the swift finalisation of accounts with clients & any subcontractors, including the provision of information required to support this
* Support business-to-business relationship with key clients, key suppliers and subcontractors alike
About the Candidate:
* Quantity surveying with scaffold experience
* To be practised and familiar with standard methods of measurement and forms of contract
* Ability to undertake regular site based progress assessments
* To prepare monthly account statements and valuations for submission
* To be able to perform successful Final Account negotiations
* An understanding of Contract Law and legislation
* Cost control management and accounting - reconcile orders / deliveries / invoices
* Experience in scaffold estimating would be advantageous, with the preparation of quotations including terms & conditions and contract clauses
* Civil / Network Rail experience would be advantageous
* A good level of knowledge of MS Office based software products
* Must have driving licence
Points of Appeal:
* Growing Organisation
* Bonuses
* Autonomous Environment
* High calibre projects
* Excellent career progression
* Full benefit package
Contact:
If you are interested in the above vacancy or wish to discuss any other opportunities please contact one of our consultants on 020 3640 8989 or email [Email address removed]
Vacancy Summary
Job TypePermanentLocationSouth East EnglandStart DateASAPDuration Salary£25k - £45k pa + Full Benefit PackageRef No213232-27844_735700Date Advertised03 Sep 2014
Quantity Surveyor - Scaffolding
Brief Outline:
My client is looking for a quantity surveyor to undertake progress valuations to join a dynamic team. Scaffolding experience would be an advantage although not essential. Based in Hampshire but a role which will require some degree of travelling / site visits. In addition to the quantity surveying, the role would also encompass costs control management with existing suppliers
About the Client:
My client is a leading supplier of multi-discipline and facilities management services, always performed professionally and with the utmost attention to health and safety in operation at all times. They offer a number of specialised services tailored specifically to their clients' needs and requirements, ensuring a high quality service is delivered in all of their projects. From specialist scaffolding access and containment, to rope access, industrial painting and surface preparation. Their services satisfy the needs of a multitude of clients from a wide range of sectors. They have vast experience in oil and gas, marine, commercial, industrial and renewables markets to name just a few, not to mention being a favoured contractor to a number of blue-chip clients across the country
About the Role:
* Provide commercial support to the preconstruction activities of the business, for selected tenders
* For specific projects, take a pro-active part in the effective handover of projects from preconstruction to the project delivery team
* Where required and under the direction of the relevant commercial manager, be involved in or take a lead in closing out contractual negotiations with clients, including collateral warranties, guarantees & bonds; with the objective of optimising contract conditions and mitigating the company's exposure to risk
* Prepare and arrange internal project start-up meetings and provide strong commercial support & advice to the Project Manager, the wider project delivery team and managers & directors of the company
* Ensure accurate monthly valuations (including of all variations & claims) & final account projections are submitted and followed up with clients, to optimise revenue and cash-flow
* Provide accurate & comprehensive monthly financial reporting and forecasting on specific projects in compliance with company procedures and timescales
* Administer & manage the swift finalisation of accounts with clients & any subcontractors, including the provision of information required to support this
* Support business-to-business relationship with key clients, key suppliers and subcontractors alike
About the Candidate:
* Quantity surveying with scaffold experience
* To be practised and familiar with standard methods of measurement and forms of contract
* Ability to undertake regular site based progress assessments
* To prepare monthly account statements and valuations for submission
* To be able to perform successful Final Account negotiations
* An understanding of Contract Law and legislation
* Cost control management and accounting - reconcile orders / deliveries / invoices
* Experience in scaffold estimating would be advantageous, with the preparation of quotations including terms & conditions and contract clauses
* Civil / Network Rail experience would be advantageous
* A good level of knowledge of MS Office based software products
* Must have driving licence
Points of Appeal:
* Growing Organisation
* Bonuses
* Autonomous Environment
* High calibre projects
* Excellent career progression
* Full benefit package
Contact:
If you are interested in the above vacancy or wish to discuss any other opportunities please contact one of our consultants on 020 3640 8989 or email [Email address removed]
Vacancy Summary
Job TypePermanentLocationSouth East EnglandStart DateASAPDuration Salary£25k - £45k pa + Full Benefit PackageRef No213232-27844_735700Date Advertised03 Sep 2014