Job Reference: /DR/04-06/1187/15
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 38 hours per week
Business Overview
Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.
Job Overview
Key responsibilities of this role are to oversee the financial and commercial aspects of all projects, ensuring the correct commercial controls are in place to protect the business
The successful candidate will need to complete BPSS and Disclosure Scotland Security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Submitting detailed and timely Applications for Payment
- Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement,
- Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account,
- Analysing actual costs and future expenditure, highlighting any errors or inconsistencies monthly,
- Forecasting estimated value, cost and margin on a monthly basis, reconciling any movements in the month by exception, and reporting on any variances from the tender allowances,
- Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due, including retentions,
- Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to affect the forecast outturn of a project,
- Developing an understanding of the conditions of contract relating to any project and ensuring the Businesses rights are preserved and entitlement is safeguarded where practicable,
- Processing Subcontract Orders when necessary to meet programme requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors and issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary,
- Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review
- Capable of carrying out tender analysis of contractor'squotes.
People Management
- Providing Guidance and Development to Assistant Quantity Surveyors
- Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
- Understanding customer's requirements and always conducting business in a professional manner
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions.
About You:
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Mandatory
- Excellent PC skills, including advanced Excel
- Good analytical skills
- Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Good report writing skills
- Experience in use of CAFM systems
Preferred
- Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
Personal Attributes
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Ability to think analytically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
- A high level of numeracy and commercial awareness.
- Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
- Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Receptivity and adaptability to change.
- Ability to acknowledge and stay focused during periods of increased workload..
- Good influencing skills
Benefits
- Wide range of retail discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Join our Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
- Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
- Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform
- Required professional membership fees paid for
- Win monthly OCS Superstar Awards
How to apply
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