Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – West Sussex - £60k - £75K doe, plus package This company is a civil engineering and construction organisation that specialises in design, environment and stakeholder management, working primarily in The South East. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the successful team based from offices in West Sussex. Responsibilities Continually provide a thorough and professional commercial service for all projects ensuring they are administered effectively and that the business objectives in terms of health and safety, profitability and customer focus are achieved or exceeded. Work to and within the company Integrated Management System, company policies & procedures. Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project. Monitor and manage risk & associated budgets. Monitor performance standards & quality. Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company. Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives. Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed. Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members. Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary. Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract. Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract. Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value. Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible pre-price variations to maximise returns. Review costs & value in conjunction with the site team to ensure timely & accurate forecasting. Provide support & development to other members of the project team. Skills & Knowledge Contract awareness Finance Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes QHSE legislation Experience Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a Civil Engineering environment Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable) Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports (desirable) Technology Skills IT Microsoft Office skills - Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Collaborator Understanding of company computer-based cost recording systems Training Full driving licence NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awareness Qualifications Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable)

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