Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out Location: Central Belt Of Scotland Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum COMPANY: Join a leading collective of experienced professionals based in the Central Belt of Scotland including Edinburgh & Glasgow. With experience in transforming spaces across various sectors including residential, commercial & industrial. Their team is committed to excellence and innovation in every project they undertake. REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE: - Minimum 5 years UK experience in Quantity Surveying - Construction related qualification to diploma or degree level, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent. - Full clean UK driving license - Proficient in MS Office Suites including Excel and Word - Experience of a variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies and a technical knowledge base - Demonstration of cost estimating techniques - Knowledge of construction contracts - Experience of liaising with internal and external clients RESPONSIBILITIES: * Preparation of budget costs * Preparation of detailed cost plans * Review of tender documents to develop a clear understanding of the project requirements * To accurately price our ‘in-house’ work packages from first principles * Advising on procurement strategy and understanding contract conditions / particulars * Assess health, safety & environmental implications on projects and liaise with QHSE advisor * Preparation of tender and contract documents including work packages and bills of quantities where required * Ensuring a competitive number of prices are received for each work package and making sure best value is obtained * Analysing costs and cost engineering * Appointment of contractors including issuing formal acceptances and subcontract orders * Preparation and completion of formal contracts * Cost control of projects including control of variations * Production of regular cost reports to clients * Formulation of cash flow forecasts * Undertaking and agreeing interim valuations with both clients and subcontractors * Final accounts to be agreed with clients and sub-contractors * Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking Feasibility Studies * Agreement of payment terms with clients and sub-contractors * Understanding contract programmes and procurement of sub-contractors and materials to meet timescales * Providing support to the project manager/contracts manager, architect / designer and site manager as required * Ensuring site management team are supplied with all information required regarding appointed contractors and work packages * Negotiation with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value including ensuring main contractor’s discounts where applicable * Tracking of payment from clients and initial follow up of unpaid invoices to ensure payment terms are met * Reporting on costs and margins using standard forms on a regular basis at least monthly * Updating cost information on NAV on a regular basis – at least monthly * Working with the QHSE manager as required, understanding the implications of H&S regulations, and ensuring that only approved contractors are appointed for any project * Assisting with O&M information where required * Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in completing tasks If this opportunity sounds like something of interest, please email Jae (@) huntermasonconsulting .com