Quantity Surveyor – Sprinklers

Summary of Role As a Quantity Surveyor you will ensure the successful financial delivery and completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence of the commercial procedures of the Business. With the expanding growth of our Manchester office, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of a variety of sized projects, offering commercial expertise for both our main contracts and small works divisions, with current project values varying between £100k and £4m. What you will be doing as a Quantity Surveyor Agreement of interim payment amounts with clients, monitoring when payments notices are due/received/outstanding. Final Account Negotiations and preparing project budgets in conjunction with the Sales team and / or Project Manager as and when required. Monitoring budgets against costs and projections on a monthly basis and reporting upline on a monthly basis. Assisting with troublesome subcontractor final accounts and ensuring that we fulfil all our contractual obligations. Working with Project team and Directors regarding all commercial matters (variations, delays etc.) and ensuring that they are identified and recorded. Assist Project Manager and Directors in the preparation of contractual notices and attend site visits to monitor for variations and quality matters if required to suit Client needs, whilst ensuring site records are produced and are accurate. Attendance at client meetings as and when needed. In conjunction with our Sales team, tender stage terms and conditions review and input. Maintain good relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues. Mentoring of junior team members where required. What we will need from you as a Quantity Surveyor Experience of working in a similar commercial role within the fire protection sector or building services industry (essential). Good base knowledge of standard forms of contract (essential). Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations relevant to the Fire Engineering industry is desirable (essential). Proficient in cost control techniques and software applications (essential). Awareness of dispute resolution procedures and experience of managing disputes (essential). Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports (essential). Ability to negotiate with clients/ sub-contractors (essential). Experience of working on final accounts (essential). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill (essential). Strong attention to detail and accuracy (essential). Effective communication and negotiation skills (essential). Ability to work independently and as part of a team (essential). IT/Software specific experience e.g. MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc (essential). Holds a degree in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards a degree (desirable). Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations relevant to the Fire Engineering industry (desirable). Quantity Surveyor Benefits Package: Competitive & negotiable salary Car allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days Company pension scheme Life Assurance Company Funded Health Cash Plan Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 - 16.40, Friday 8.45 - 4pm). How to apply Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role. Additional Company information At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK's most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction. What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call 'the Hall & Kay way'.…it's a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team - with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It's our people that make us trusted to deliver.

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