Quantity Surveyor at Farrans Construction

Job Description

• This role will require you to have experience within the commercial interiors industry and an extensive experience of costing and winning Refurbishment, CAT A and CAT B projects of £1M+. 
• You will be responsible for the for monitoring the control of costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording 
• You will be expected to travel through the UK & Ireland as part of their role to construction sites, Company fixed locations or other locations as required by the demands of this role. 

Responsibilities

• Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting. 
• Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients. 
• Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts. 
• Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule. 
• Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract. 
• Negotiate and draft subcontracts 
• Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets. 
• Ensure that Fado is compliant with all contractual requirements. 
• Monitor project expenditure against budget. Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections. Exploring opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost. 
• Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments. 
• Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable and documentation to clients. 
• Produce and monitor cash flows 
• Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility 
• Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies 
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines 
• Work collaboratively with Delivery Team and FADO Senior Management Team to maximise revenue and minimise liabilities 
• Support the Pre-construction Team providing subject matter expertise and assisting with tender/submission documentation.
• Contribute as required to all aspects of project/tender bid submissions. 
• Support the procurement, commercial and delivery teams to ensure knowledge transfer from tender to delivery. 

Qualifications

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and able to engage with all stakeholders at all levels. 
• Self-motivated. Capable of working on own initiative. 
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning and organizational skills. 
• Flexible approach to working hours and various different locations throughout the UK and ROI if required. 
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction methodologies and best practices. 
• Working knowledge of building construction with onsite experience in an Quantity Surveying role 
• Experience of both JCT and NEC contracts 
• Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role 
• Educated to Degree level, in Quantity Surveying or a related subject. HND/HNC or strong construction related experience will be considered 
• An appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card. 
• Full Driving License.