Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Work with the project controls lead and project teams to open and close projects within the business in line with company policy and procedures.
• Report to the project controls lead on commercial and construction risk that you become aware of on all projects.
• Run monthly project review cycle for selected projects, working with the project teams to ensure that projects are reported monthly in line with group procedures.
• Liaise with and support project teams with project reporting, cost control and management of project risk in line with company policy and procedures.
• Ensure that Key stakeholders are updated on project risks and opportunities and the commercial implications associated with projects.
• Review and comment on Margin sign off files submitted for projects. Work with the project team to ensure that figures submitted are accurate and that they are a true reflection of the commercial position on the project.
• Consider all risks for project at Margin sign off stage and ensure the teams are aware of these risks throughout the project.
• Support the project teams in their preparation and management of the Project Management Plan (PMP)
• Identify projects that carry the greatest commercial risk each month and work with the project teams outside of the monthly review cycle time to reduce these risks.
• Identify members of the commercial teams who are weak on their standard of commercial reporting, work with them to improve their reporting capabilities.
• Work with project controls teams on Group reporting monthly and yearly reporting cycle.
• Support commercial teams on their quarterly forecast cycle. Work with the teams to ensure forecasts are an accurate reflection of the projects potential outcome.
• All other works associated with the role.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Quantity Surveyor (QS Degree) qualified and or 3+ years relevant experience in the industry
• Experience with the use of Excel is essential
• Experience with the use of Power BI and SAP would be beneficial but not necessary
• Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.