About the Role
The Quantity Surveyor will manage the contractual and financial aspects of construction projects, focusing on mechanical installations, drawing measurement, and contract administration. This site-based role involves monthly reporting, client meetings, and budget/risk monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Administer contracts effectively.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are met and documented.
- Manage contract variations and claims (price and negotiate).
- Prepare and manage monthly reports, monitor actual and forecast cost expenditure against physical works completion.
- Conduct cost analysis and forecasting.
- Ensure accurate measurement of drawings for purposes of forecasting and variations.
- Produce application for payments and manage cash flow.
- Manage and administer supply chain accounts in accordance with contract and statutory requirements.
- Conduct regular client meetings to discuss project progress and commercial status.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Address and resolve any client concerns promptly.
- Undertake site tours to review and report progress.
Requirements
- ONC/HNC (Building Services / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying)
- Experience in mechanical installations.
- Strong proficiency in measuring drawings and cost estimation inline with the drawings, schedules and specifications.
- Experience with NEC contract administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to obtain SC Clearance.
Skills
- Mechanical installations
- Measuring drawings
- Cost estimation
- NEC contract administration
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
Location
- Site based
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- ONC/HNC (Building Services / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying)
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
About the Company
- Be part of a 150-year engineering legacy
- Work on nationally significant, safety-critical infrastructure projects
- Join a collaborative and experienced commercial team
- Opportunity for professional growth within a specialist, high-value sector
- Our five Core Competencies set the foundation for collaboration, learning and development.
- Grow Talent: Our goal as an organisation is to attract competent people, retain dedicated employees and develop talented colleagues within each operational level to build a future-ready company.
- Drive Results: To keep and grow our strong market position, we must transform our corporate strategy directly into measurable and sustainable results.
- Take Ownership: We strive to establish an appreciative culture in which all employees feel empowered and take responsibility.
- Embrace Change: To develop products and services that go beyond what is imaginable today. We, as an organisation, must be agile. As individuals we must remain curious.
- Inspire Customers: Creating value for our clients is a key component of our growth strategy. Therefore, client satisfaction should be an important motivator for us individually and collectively.
Equal Opportunity
- Exentec Hargreaves is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, marital status or parental status.
- We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
