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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Farrans ConstructionCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
13 days ago
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Job Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects and enhancing our culture of innovation. You will manage contract administration, risk management and negotiation effectively to deliver the agreed profitability and cash projections, informing line management and seeking guidance as and when required.

Job Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects and enhancing our culture of innovation. You will manage contract administration, risk management and negotiation effectively to deliver the agreed profitability and cash projections, informing line management and seeking guidance as and when required.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and liaise with System sub-contractor
  • Advising on contractual issues
  • Ensure commercial compliance of current contracts, protecting the position of the company
  • Report to Commercial Manager about the subcontract status
  • Assist senior staff in pricing variations – this will not just be mechanical and electrical scope
  • Cost control
  • Support the Commercial and Contract Managers with monthly project cost reports and progress reports
  • Provide provision, when required to the rest of the team on managing other subcontract lifecycles, participating in procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and work packages management
  • Measurement of quantities
  • Preparation of monthly financial statement of anticipated Final Account detailing status of variations (budget, submitted, agreed), in conjunction with project management
  • Assist with monthly work in progress reports in conjunction with project manager
  • Managing delegated resources (e.g., budgets, equipment, and contracts) as appropriate, to ensure value for money
  • Being fully aware of and actively complying with Farrans policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to corporate policies and procedures including equality, sustainability and the environment, health and safety and data protection

Qualifications

  • Minimum BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
  • Previous NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4 option C)
  • Demonstrable negotiation and presentation skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work to deadlines and pay attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and organisation ability combined with good problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively analyse and communicate complex ideas and information to a range of audiences and stakeholders
  • Familiar with IT software in particular the Microsoft suite; to include Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word
  • About Us

    Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

    The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

    Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

    Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

    Benefits

    When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

    Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

    Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

    We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

    We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

    To learn more about what we can offer you, click here

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