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2 days on site, hybrid Watford area

market rate salary

On behalf of our leading construction client we are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor as part of a Defence contract on an interim basis.

This is an exciting role to deliver infrastructure, asset and facilities management services into the UK Defence Sector

This position will be covering works across the South East. Ideally you will be MRICS accredited or working towards.

You will have strong quantity surveying experience from a Defence background

Due to nature of this position you must be already DV Cleared.

Job Description

• Ensures the efficient overall commercial and financial management of the assigned projects/region in a professional and ethical manner adhering to commercial guidelines, established best practice and company standards.

• Ensures timely & accurate submission of contract commercial deliverables

• Contribute to maximising the potential growth and development of the business.

• Ensures execution of commercial activities of the project/region to ensure the objectives are met or exceeded.

• Ensure that the commercial aspects of the project are fully understood by the project team and embedded in the operation of the project.

• Provide commercial support and direction to project team

• Provides clear and accurate data for reporting the commercial performance of the project/region.

• Pursues own professional development and provide guidance and support to develop other commercial staff

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the timely submission of accurate & robust ROC’s based on customers’ requirements.

• Develop cost options for projects as required

• Review project requirements identify resources required where external design is required ensure the correct appointment of designers appropriate for the project

• Provide commercial advice in the development of the project design/development to ensure the solution meets the expectation of the customer and the organisation

• Ensure identification of risks in projects and implement risk management, risk registers and contingencies to minimise the risks.

• Ensure the Risk Register is developed, monitored & maintained throughout the life of each project.

• Ensure that tender/quotation packages are prepared & sent out in accordance with the tender strategy

• Advise on the selection of the supply chain for a project

• Ensure the selected supply chain are selected in accordance with company procedures & contract strategy

• Ensure supply chain tenders / quotations are robustly evaluated and meet with the requirements of the project

• Ensure the development and submission of accurate Firm Price submissions – including Risk Register, Tender Analysis and Tender Report

• Monitor the submission of Firm Prices against the Contract KPI’s

• Liaise with construction team and submit realistic programme for the project

• On award of a project provide a briefing to the delivery team regarding the scope of the project, delivery & best value strategy.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or a relatable subject

Quantity Surveyor experience within FM, Defence or Construction background.