Job description
About The Role
Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 33 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
We are a well-established and highly regarded Tier One contractor with our history dating back to 1798, proving that GRAHAM, even in our humblest beginnings, has been delivering lasting impact for clients for over 200 years.
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Civil Engineering Division in location and support our team on a major Civil Engineering development in
We’re looking for someone with excellent Commercial acumen and a proven track record delivering commercially sound Highways developments. You are going to be responsible for detailed cost control and recovery of value on the project, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with our supply chain and sub-contractors on site.
It’s important that you’re well versed in the administration of NEC contracts
GRAHAM is a company that takes pride in our collaborative approach, so we’re looking for a real team player
MRICS would be great, but not essential, similarly, a degree or equivalent would be highly advantageous.
A full driving licence is essential.
Typical duties will include:
- Establishing the project budget including the allocation of cost codes to ensure detailed and accurate cost reporting is achieved.
- Review of main contract and subcontract terms and conditions, inclusive of stepping down conditions from main contract to subcontract.
- Procurement of subcontract packages including compilation of tender documentation.
- The detailed and transparent process of reporting on costs to date and forecasting cost to completion.
- Administration of the main contract and subcontracts, including compilation of contractual correspondence in relation to delays and associated loss and expense.
- Regular liaison and interface with the Employers team for the purposes of progressing the commercial aspects of the project.
- The day to day managing of staff resources to ensure the projects costs are known and managed effectively.
- Carrying out delay analysis including the preparation of narratives and loss and expense to support claim submissions.
- Handling subcontract issues as they arise.
- Ensuring the variation / compensation event mechanism is correctly and timeously followed to ensure the commercial protection of the business.
- Forecasting of cash flow / budget compilation.
- Liaising with procurement to set and agree allowances for the project.
- Attending progress / commercial meetings and representing the company in a commercial capacity.
We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people, where everyone is recognised as an individual and where the richness of a diverse workforce is embraced, to maximise business performance and to deliver lasting impact. The principles of Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR) help create a positive team culture, a safer and healthier workplace, more innovation through diversity of ideas and a more productive workforce - everything thrives when we feel valued.
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying, as we may be able to sponsor a work permit on your behalf. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
Please apply to our vacancy portal by uploading a comprehensive and targeted CV with your relevant experiences. Note: All applicants must complete an online monitoring form.