Quantity Surveyor
Department:
EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure Employment Type:
Contract / Temp Location:
London, United Kingdom
Description
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in London. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.
In this role you will
Receive and certify contractor payments. Provide essential NEC contract administration support to Project Managers, including replying to compensation event notifications and agreement of compensation events. Compile monthly commercial WOT dashboards reporting on project performance. Raise accruals and all cost reporting required by the Client prior to P6 closure. Deal with all internal and external contract and commercial documents/queries on demand, including claims. Ensure that the project delivery team has acted following the Contract. Collaborate with all external and company partners to allow the projects to progress without delay. Help prepare activity schedules and presentation of tender documentation, attending interviews and conducting full tender analysis and comparisons to fixed rates. Work with the Portfolio Manager, Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and P6 Planners to deliver advice and support. Manage a programme of current workload to ensure all contracts receive the relevant allocation of resources. Assist the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor in providing guidance to junior members of staff. Produce quality reports and question decisions and directions of others if necessary. Assess contractor applications and EWN's and CE's, making recommendations and preparing general correspondence on behalf of the Project Managers. Collaborate with Project Managers to update risk registers and add new risks arising from EWN's and CE's.
About you
Quantity surveying experience and a track record in managing complex, high-value contracts. Degree qualified in quantity surveying or other relevant business discipline; non-degree holders may be considered with relevant experience. Working towards Professional Membership in an appropriate organization such as RICS, CIOB, ICES, or other relevant Chartered Institute. Experienced in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint to an intermediate/advanced level and SAP. Strong analytical skills to make informed decisions and report findings back to Clients and company partners. Experience building relationships with service providers and company partners. Team working skills. IOSH Certificate would be advantageous, though specific Health & Safety training will be provided.
About life at Soben
We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.
Grow with us
Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us.
What you’ll get in return
Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference. We value work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and remote work opportunities.
Our Leadership Principles
We always deliver on our promises. We are driven to solve our clients’ problems. We have a bias for action. We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We have a business owner mentality to cost management. We are open, honest, and direct in our communications. We have a growth mindset. We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term.
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Department:
EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure Employment Type:
Contract / Temp Location:
London, United Kingdom
Description
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in London. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.
In this role you will
Receive and certify contractor payments. Provide essential NEC contract administration support to Project Managers, including replying to compensation event notifications and agreement of compensation events. Compile monthly commercial WOT dashboards reporting on project performance. Raise accruals and all cost reporting required by the Client prior to P6 closure. Deal with all internal and external contract and commercial documents/queries on demand, including claims. Ensure that the project delivery team has acted following the Contract. Collaborate with all external and company partners to allow the projects to progress without delay. Help prepare activity schedules and presentation of tender documentation, attending interviews and conducting full tender analysis and comparisons to fixed rates. Work with the Portfolio Manager, Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and P6 Planners to deliver advice and support. Manage a programme of current workload to ensure all contracts receive the relevant allocation of resources. Assist the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor in providing guidance to junior members of staff. Produce quality reports and question decisions and directions of others if necessary. Assess contractor applications and EWN's and CE's, making recommendations and preparing general correspondence on behalf of the Project Managers. Collaborate with Project Managers to update risk registers and add new risks arising from EWN's and CE's.
About you
Quantity surveying experience and a track record in managing complex, high-value contracts. Degree qualified in quantity surveying or other relevant business discipline; non-degree holders may be considered with relevant experience. Working towards Professional Membership in an appropriate organization such as RICS, CIOB, ICES, or other relevant Chartered Institute. Experienced in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint to an intermediate/advanced level and SAP. Strong analytical skills to make informed decisions and report findings back to Clients and company partners. Experience building relationships with service providers and company partners. Team working skills. IOSH Certificate would be advantageous, though specific Health & Safety training will be provided.
About life at Soben
We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.
Grow with us
Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us.
What you’ll get in return
Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference. We value work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and remote work opportunities.
Our Leadership Principles
We always deliver on our promises. We are driven to solve our clients’ problems. We have a bias for action. We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We have a business owner mentality to cost management. We are open, honest, and direct in our communications. We have a growth mindset. We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term.
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