Project Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Summary To manage all cost relating items to the build project, to minimise cost of a project and enhance value for money whilst still achieving the required standards of quality. Prepare schedules to send out to tender, analyse tenders and recommend to management the preferred suppliers. To source local suppliers and negotiate beneficial terms to enable you to suggest to group buying alternative sources within the region and also prepare budget costs, documents and monitor through to completion of works. Key Task Day to Day Activities Liaise with site agents to cater for problems/shortfalls Check all invoices to ensure they are in accordance with orders and ensure agreed procedure is adhered to for authorisation. Liaise closely with Head office to ensure national agreements are utilised and to compare rates or orders. Prepare schedules accurately and in a format that is readable/understandable and usable by all necessary parties Preparation of documents to send out for tender to sub-contractors and/or material suppliers To analyse tenders and recommend to management preferred subcontractors/suppliers to include the completion of required prequalification questionaries’ and CIS forms Negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers to raise orders to cover variations Prepare interim valuations and payments to agreed procedures Attend meeting with subcontractors as required to resolve invoicing issues Attend subcontractor/site meetings Ensure all documentation over invoices and sub-contractor payments are completed and authorised. Knowledge and Job Skills required House building experience Sound construction background and practical knowledge IT Literate – Windows & Excel Good phone manner, together with good communication both verbal and written Good interpersonal and negotiating skills To carry out efficiently any duties and instruction from Senior Staff when required to do so. To always work as part of a team To assist all departments as required To have good organisation and prioritisation skills To carry out premeasure & remeasure of work packages when required. Scheduling of materials prior to procurement