Quantity Surveyor

JOB TITLE: Quantity Surveyor
BUSINESS: Bailey Building Services
LOCATION(S): Manchester/Aberdeen/Lossiemouth/Bellshill/Central London/Leeds/Reading

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Commercial Manager who takes prime responsibility for advising Operations Directors on the commercial risk elements of contracts from tender stage through to final completion. Plans the commercial activities required for each contract, and constantly monitors and controls the costs involved

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Where appropriate, undertake and develop the Commercial activities and successfully achieve company, Branch, team and individual goals and objectives relating to the standardised implementation of commercial practices and procedures throughout the Branch.
Undertake risk assessment of the commercial aspects of enquiries, including the balance of contractual risk prior to submission of a tender to a client.
Where appropriate ensure contract documentation complies with company policy in all areas, e.g. insurance requirements, review of bonds, warranties and guarantees.
Ensure that an original complete set of contract documents is completed as necessary.
Formulate, when required, in conjunction with the contract team, a commercial plan specifically identifying the activities necessary to protect the company and enhance the profitability of contracts.
When required ensure that contract costs are monitored and controlled against agreed budgets, and that cost information is accurately recorded and regularly presented to appropriate personnel in a clear and concise format.
When required ensure that contract progress is monitored and controlled against agreed programmes. Identify and investigate any variances from plan and notify these to appropriate personnel, agreeing and implementing appropriate remedial action with contract management.
Advise and assist in the preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts. This includes providing hands-on assistance in the measurement and valuation of work when requested by the Commercial Manager.
Evaluate dispute information and prepare and agree claims for reimbursement of loss and expense. Negotiate and manage the resolution of disputes.
Liaise with the contract team, and be actively involved in the management of the ongoing financial aspects and the securing of all subcontracts, ensuring that subcontract terms and conditions reflect obligations undertaken by NGB.
Maintain highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) standard
Previous commercial experience
Experience of working within a building service environment would be beneficial
Effective communication, influence and negotiation skills with individuals at all levels
Common sense and flexible approach
Current driving licence
Knowledge of Contract Law
Financial risk analysis
Understanding of Building Services industry
IT skills
Report writing
Commercial risk analysis
Business planning
Working effectively with others
Experience of dealing with customers
Ability to solve problems
Takes personal responsibility and organises self

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