Your new company
You will be working for a development and construction consultancy that have offices in Lancashire and Manchester. They pride themselves on their bespoke offering in project management, cost consultancy, employers agent and digital construction services. They deliver new build and refurbishment projects up to the value of £70m in the housing, healthcare and local government sectors.
Your new role
To provide a Quantity Surveying / Employer's Agent service across a range of projects and be responsible for all aspects of service delivery from inception to completion.Key Accountabilities
- Act as Graduate QS/QS under the supervision of a Senior Consultant or above, in the delivery of projects both pre and post-contract across a number of sectors relevant to the individual;
- Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;
- Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;
- Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards;
- Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
- Contract and dispute advice;
- Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;
- Carry out the appointment and co-ordination of other consultants and contractors where required;
- Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions;
- Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse contractor tenders and make recommendations in relation to Contract Award;
- Undertake site visits including snagging, inspections, and handovers;
- Prepare agendas, meeting minutes and supporting documents for meetings as required;
- Arrange and where required chair the required meetings to ensure the successful delivery of commissions;
- Carry out Business Development and Marketing activities to support the company's growth (targets to be agreed as part of the appraisal process).
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree in quantity surveying or HNC in Building Studies;
- Must have a driving licence and have access to own car.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working for a construction related organisation;
- Experience of workload demand planning and developing resourcing strategies to deliver the work plan;
- Have good techniques and processes for tracking progress with tasks assigned to others and for dealing with delivery issues;
- Substantial experience of preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets within a value for money framework;
- Considerable experience in business and financial planning management including negotiating appropriate financial solutions;
- Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and forms of building contract;
- Excellent knowledge of relevant system and estimating software;
- Confidence in the use of all Microsoft applications; word, excel, PowerPoint, and be able to prepare and analyse detailed reports, spreadsheets & presentations.
What you'll get in return
Salary £33,000-£42,000 plus car allowance
37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working- 2 days per week in office
Flexible working hours 7am-7pm
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Opportunity to buy or sell 5 days holiday per year
Professional fees paid and APC mentoring
What you need to do now
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