Senior Quantity Surveyor in Longford

Location: Longford

Salary: £30.00 per hour

Recruiter: Ferrovial

Date Advertised: 2024-06-28

Description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

The role

The QS will be responsible for the management of subcontract packages on airfield projects (approximate combined value up to £30m) at Heathrow in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers’ objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

They will deliver multiple on-going projects to the specified quality and maximum commercial performance in accordance with the required programme.

The post-holder will work closely with the Commercial Manager, engineers and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise managers on how to achieve best monetary value for proposals and procurement options
  • To manage both subcontracted and self-delivery packages (this includes forecasting day work labour and plant)
  • Responsible for the commercial relationships with subcontractors and to balance the delivery of quality services with achieving the best value for the business
  • To focus on cost control and budgeting procedures in line with the business financial systems
  • Good communication skills to ensure effective integration with all aspects of projects and collaboration with project management teams.
  • To liaise with the procurement and accounts teams as required to ensure compliance with financial parameters
  • Produce and monitor Applications / Final Accounts
  • Check agreed sub-contract Applications / Accounts
  • Change / Contract Management with subcontractors and with the ClientEarly Warning ProceduresCompensation Events and processesIdentifying design risk as an internal change or as a Client Change item
  • To coach and advise Assistant Quantity Surveyors in order to develop their skill set
  • To promote company values in all dealing with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts.
  • To monitor and assess staff capability and performance
  • Key skills, experience and qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related qualification.
  • Quantity Surveying experience in managing both subcontracted and self-delivery packages in civil engineering and/or utilities
  • Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
  • Awareness or working knowledge of various NEC contract amendments, particularly with the use of X clauses, Z clauses, Insurances & Warranties
  • Knowledge of contract structure and law
  • Experience of contract management
  • Procurement (subcontract) experience
  • Estimation – Ability to draft Bills of quantities & interpret subcontract BoQs.
  • Knowledge of programme management
  • Experience of managing a supply chain and subcontractors
  • Experience of working in a cost-conscious environment
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
  • Desirable skills

  • Airport experience/ critical areas experience
  • Experience of working in an international organization
  • Experience in stakeholder’s management (Key stakeholders apart from client)
  • Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors MIRCS
  • Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

    About Ferrovial Construction:

    Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

    Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

    Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
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