Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity Survayer in Dudley (DY1 Area)

• Location: Dudley (DY1 Area)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40-50hrs PW
• Pay Rate: £55-70K depending on experiance.

Job Discription:

Business Leadership

• Develop an understanding of the requirement to plan change in commercial resource within a project

Start Up of New Projects

• Develop understanding and working knowledge of project commercial start up and close out procedures

Procurement

Develop an ability to procure materials and off site services in an efficient manner as directed ensuring organisations are capable of carrying out the work in accordance with best practice, legal requirements and the VINCI procurement procedures and policiesCarries out subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement schedule timetable, in accordance with the Vinci procurement process and policyPrepares work package content sheets as part of the project teamPreparation of subcontract invitations to tender and evaluate tender returns (time, cost, quality and SHE) and make recommendations to appointUnderstand the importance of the supply chain to deliver continuous improvement in terms of time, cost, quality and learning of all parties

Applications for Payment and Invoicing

Understand and assist with maximising cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment

Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes

Cost Control, Accounting and Reporting

Use a knowledge and understanding of principle costs of resource (labour, plant and materials) to identify, manage, reduce and eliminate unnecessary costs and inefficient activities

Monitor and manage subcontract costs to ensure that the project meets and / or exceeds targets

Prepare material wastage reconciliations

Monitor resources and costs to ensure that the project meets and / or exceeds targets, including but not limited to the scheduling of labour resources

Review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use

Contribute to the production of accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts

Establish and maintain accurate and robust reporting structures

Develop a level of understanding of planning and programming to ensure accurate progress reporting

Risk and Opportunity Management and Change Control

Identify risks and opportunities in projects and implementation of risk and opportunity management, risk and opportunity registers to minimise the risks and realise opportunities

Ensure that any Change is identified and recorded through regular and detailed review of construction information, measured against the contract requirements

Ensure that all Change is challenged where the performance of the project could be affected

Ensure that the cost (time, and money) of all client Change is recovered

Main Contract Administration and Subcontract Administration

Understands the contractual relationships between the various parties and "stakeholders", including the Vinci contractual obligations in relation to those interested parties, with particular emphasis to Conditions Precedent

Ensure that all necessary contractual notices are put in place, timely and accurately and in accordance with the VINCI contractual obligations

Prepare all necessary subcontract notices accurately and on time

Prepare subcontract instructions

Adhere to robust subcontract change control procedures

Prepare timely and accurate payments for authorisation

Check daywork sheets and time and material records for accuracy

Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes

Re-measurement and provision of quantified schedules of works and / or bills of quantities

On-site quantification of unfixed materials