Quantity Surveyor - Modular Homes
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Kent |
| Area | South East, England |
| Sector | ConstructionConstruction - Quantity Surveyor |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 894956_1625646284 |
| Job Views | 91 |
- Description
Quantity Surveyor - Modular Homes
To be responsible administering the construction commercial processes and functions within the business to ensure commercial exposure is managed within the business appetite and contractual obligations met in both head contract and sub-contracts.
Contract Administration (Head Contracts and Sub-Contracts)
- Advise on contract structure with both external and internal clients.
- Ensure that scope, notices, terms and conditions are implemented and communicated appropriately
- Undertake contractual procedures including; payments, variations / change management, contra charges, notices and contract entitlements
- Assist with dispute management procedures as required
Estimate
- Assist the Pre-Construction estimating team with cost estimates based on accurate cost libraries and assumptions, reflective of site specific details and characteristics.
- Provide input to feasibility appraisals
- Working with Pre-Contraction help develop and maintain accurate cost libraries and development rates.
Procurement
- Develop, draft and negotiate contracted work packages including package scope, quantification, tender method, negotiation and subcontract documentation
- Work closely with the Commercial, Construction and Procurement teams to help develop and expand a strong residential biased supply chain.
- Issue tender documents, subsequent examination and preparing a detailed tender analysis and recommendation for each area tendered by subcontractor and supplier
- Ensuring timely placement of sub-contractor contracts following an adequate tender programme and ensuring all relevant information is available at tender issue.
- Comply with the requirements of company commercial processes and policies for all tendered works
Design / Change Management
- Undertake and administer the project Change Management processes in accordance with the contractual processes including design change, scope variation, instruction and programme change
- Provide feedback and design input to internal and external designers regarding viability and cost effectiveness of design
Cost Reporting
- Undertake monthly management reports (CVR's) including sub-contract and final account forecasting, risks and opportunities and cashflow forecasts.
Teamwork & Leadership
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with Commercial, Design, Manufacturing and Construction teams to ensure common goals are set and achieved.
Records and Archives
- Ensure the maintenance of records including diaries, letters, emails, notices, drawings, site records, etc
- Ensure the maintenance of records for archived materials and contractual documents for the relevant achieve periods
Health & Safety
- Demonstrate strict adherence and compliance, defined Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and procedures, ensuring that HSE is at the heart of the business culture and that your actions and behaviours in fulfilling your role lead to zero harm and a safe working environment for colleagues and visitors.
- Ensure all procurement and costs allow for the relevant Health & Safety standards to be effectively incorporated into projects.
Other
- National travel to sites including overnight stays will be required.
Qualifications
- Quantity Surveying degree or other relevant qualification
- MRICS and/or MCIOB desirable
Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge and experience of the housebuilding market
- Experience in negotiating complex commercial issues and create innovative solutions.
- Detail knowledge of JCT or standard form housebuilding contracts
- Experienced in construction contract administration and processes (e.g. valuations, cost reporting, notices etc)
Please note that every effort will be made to contact all applicants, however due to the high volume in candidate applications if you have not had a response to your submission within 10 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion
