Job Description - Quantity Surveyor (00850)
Quantity Surveyor
( Job Number:
00850)
Outline of the role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for monitoring costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording on a variety of projects. Provide commercial support to the delivery teams with the design and construction of the projects in line with time, cost, quality, HSE and Client. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for: Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting. Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients. Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts. Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule. Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract. Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets. Ensure the company is compliant with all contractual requirements. Monitor project expenditure against budget. Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections. Explore opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost. Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments. Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable documentation and notifications to clients in accordance with the contract. Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility. Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies. What we can offer you Joining one of the leading construction and civil engineering contractors, you will be provided with the opportunity to deliver on projects that play an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland. Our employees are at the core of everything we do, with this in mind we have our own in-house Learning & Development division who can offer you bespoke career toolkits & pathways. In addition to a competitive base salary, we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being: Payment of an annual professional membership. Contributory pensions plan up to 6%. Share Scheme opportunities available. Enhanced Maternity & Family friendly policies. Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included). 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Cycle to work Scheme. Living away from home allowance*. Hybrid working where business needs allow. *For certain roles we offer living away from home allowance, this depends on site and location and can be amended throughout your contract. We are here to make this as seamless as possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travels costs (as set out in our living away from home policy). Your required Skills and Experience Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects. Strong understanding of modern construction techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues. Strong understanding of construction contract conditions. Appreciation of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of construction solutions. Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software. Diversity & Inclusion We believe there is power in being different. Every day, our people express their unique voices and draw from their rich experiences to bring fresh ideas to our company. There is no question that an inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation, and it also makes us stronger as a team. Therefore, we are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace; one that welcomes people from all backgrounds. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. About Farrans Farrans Construction is a leading building and civil engineering contractor with over 80 years’ experience of delivering world-class projects across the UK and Ireland. The company, which employs more than 650 people, has offices in Belfast, London, Cambridge and Edinburgh, with further site offices connecting its regional network. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme. We build, we transform, and we connect. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.
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( Job Number:
00850)
Outline of the role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for monitoring costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording on a variety of projects. Provide commercial support to the delivery teams with the design and construction of the projects in line with time, cost, quality, HSE and Client. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for: Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting. Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients. Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts. Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule. Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract. Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets. Ensure the company is compliant with all contractual requirements. Monitor project expenditure against budget. Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections. Explore opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost. Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments. Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable documentation and notifications to clients in accordance with the contract. Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility. Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies. What we can offer you Joining one of the leading construction and civil engineering contractors, you will be provided with the opportunity to deliver on projects that play an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland. Our employees are at the core of everything we do, with this in mind we have our own in-house Learning & Development division who can offer you bespoke career toolkits & pathways. In addition to a competitive base salary, we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being: Payment of an annual professional membership. Contributory pensions plan up to 6%. Share Scheme opportunities available. Enhanced Maternity & Family friendly policies. Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included). 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Cycle to work Scheme. Living away from home allowance*. Hybrid working where business needs allow. *For certain roles we offer living away from home allowance, this depends on site and location and can be amended throughout your contract. We are here to make this as seamless as possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travels costs (as set out in our living away from home policy). Your required Skills and Experience Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects. Strong understanding of modern construction techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues. Strong understanding of construction contract conditions. Appreciation of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of construction solutions. Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software. Diversity & Inclusion We believe there is power in being different. Every day, our people express their unique voices and draw from their rich experiences to bring fresh ideas to our company. There is no question that an inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation, and it also makes us stronger as a team. Therefore, we are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace; one that welcomes people from all backgrounds. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. About Farrans Farrans Construction is a leading building and civil engineering contractor with over 80 years’ experience of delivering world-class projects across the UK and Ireland. The company, which employs more than 650 people, has offices in Belfast, London, Cambridge and Edinburgh, with further site offices connecting its regional network. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme. We build, we transform, and we connect. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.
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