Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Grangemouth
Permanent Full Time - 37.5 hours £30K - £35K DOE

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of a project controls team based in our Grangemouth office. The contract basis is the NEC4 suite with various contracts used.

Purpose
You will assist in the commercial control of multiple projects based on site to deliver the expected contract margin whilst delivering the excellent, efficient service that Scottish Water expect. You will also be commercially responsible for the DV2 framework, along with a key contact between the Joint Venture commercial teams.

Dimensions
Size of Projects - £5K to £2M
Numbers of Projects - 1-40 (Value & Size depending)

Organisation
The Job Holder shall report to the Commercial Manager and working in close partnership with Key Account Managers, Project Managers.

Principal Accountabilities
1.
• Interim Valuations, Variations, Final Accounts, internal weekly progress reports detailing hours spent / earned. Subcontract Payment Certificates, Cost Value Reconciliation's.
• Ensure full submission of all contractual notices is always being strictly adhered to utilising the Unifier software provided to effectively administer the NEC4 Contract.

2.
• Subcontract costs against allowances, Labour Allocation sheets, monitor Boulting Prime Costs to ensure project costs are aligned to achieve contract margin. Use and update of internal project database to observe / progress Labour, material, plant, staff, prelims costs etc.
• Control of Risk management techniques.

3.
• Subcontract orders and project tenders and pre-contract information in conjunction with Work Key Account Managers.
• Monitoring of material purchases to ensure materials are bought within tender allowances, where possible.

4.
• Manage the effective commercial delivery of projects in line with overall framework contract margin.
• Keep Framework Key Account Manager & Commercial manager aware of specific cost overruns or risk to effective delivery.
• Undertaking of any other duties that are deemed necessary for the proper execution of the role of Quantity Surveyor.

Special Features
The Job Holder shall have a willingness to undertake an annual performance 1 to 1 review, to attend and have an active participation in all internal and external training courses

Qualifications
Minimum 2 years' experience
Related Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job Related Experience

Essential
• Experience working with multi-discipline contracting organisation.

Desirable
• Experienced in working under the NEC contract format.
• Experienced working within a framework contract.
• Utilisation of a contract administration tool such as Unifier

Skills & Knowledge
Evidence of advanced Microsoft Excel training or experience
Full Driving Licence
Ability to communicate effectively at senior levels within the organisation and with client representatives.
Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

If this is of interest, please email a recent copy of your CV to:
(url removed)

Should this not be for you, but you feel you know someone who could benefit, please do pass my details on or refer them over to me. If I place someone in a permanent role, that is referred to me, I can offer a referral payment of up to £500.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us