Quantity Surveyor

NESFircroft are working on behalf of an industry leading power cabling client, sourcing a site Quantity Surveyor. The Site Quantity Surveyor will be will be supporting a high profile project in the UK, which involves the construction of a large HVDC cable to accelerate the UKs green energy targets. Hybrid role working from home with site travel (Dunbar & Teesside)

Please note this has been assessed as Inside IR35 (PAYE Umbrella Only).

About the Role -

• Develop cost estimates and project budgets.
• Review construction plans and specifications to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Track project progress and manage costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favourable pricing.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, and valuations.
• Assess and draft contracts for project needs.
• Handle AFP (Applications for Payment) and invoicing.
• Provide project updates and cost reports to the UK management team.

Responsibilities - Detailed job description:

• Ascertain customer needs and provide accurate and timely quotations re extra works if Project Director is unable to do so.
• Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers.
• Select and procure construction materials from our supply chain.
• Review contract conditions and ensure the project meets contractual requirements.
• Ensure notices and prices to clients are provided as per contract requirements.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of financial and contractual controls required.
• To carry out a risk register on all projects.
• To assemble site reports for project meetings.
• To ensure all labour and materials are arranged prior to project commencement (all size projects).
• To hold monthly project meetings with site managers with a formal agenda to ensure all projects achieve set KPI’s and report back to Management team.
• To monitor and ensure resources are used in the most cost-efficient manner to bring projects in ahead of schedule and at the required margin.
• Represent the Company at site meetings ensuring all information required is obtained.
• Maintain accurate records and a clear audit trail.
• Forecast accurately on-going budgets for projects.
• Prepare tender and project execution documents, Write and review third party (civils, design and HDD etc) subcontracts, DOR, RFQ/SOW and price schedule to ensure an alignment to required works and associated costing.
• Check sub-contractors invoices and pass onto Contract team ensuring compliance with purchase order.
• Check employee timesheets and approve as necessary.
• To check the accuracy and keep a record of Plant return sheets, material return sheets, site diary, dayworks and purchase invoices every day.
• Manage the performance of site teams including supervisors. Setting targets and monitoring in liaison with contract and project teams including contract reviews on a weekly basis.
• Conduct regular (weekly) on-site visits to assess progress and verify quantities.
• Measure and value the work done on site;
• To plan work in liaison with Office/ Health and safety Manager on his/her jobs.
• To place all orders on purchase invoices and copy emailed to accounts manager for inclusion in projected project costs.
• To provide any addition works/ alteration to works quotations.
• Review and appoint competent and suitably qualified sub-contractors, managing all subcontracts in liaison with other departments, Legal, Purchasing, Contract and Project team.
• Ensure all health and safety legislation is adhered to.
• To provide information for the submission of pre-qualification questionnaires.
• To compile valuations/ retentions for payment.
• Actively monitor site costings and productivity and resolve any problems quickly.
• To provide both constructive criticism and positive feedback to employees and sub-contractors.
• To carry out any other tasks to ensure successful execution of the project.
• Coach and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications - Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements:

• Preference of greater than 5 years background & experience in QS within a HVDC/AC cable installation environment working with civils subcontractors.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of construction practices, materials, and regulations.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field is preferred.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.