Would you be interested in joining a leading engineering consultancy where you will provide cutting edge solutions to key pharmaceutical projects?

Do you have a degree in quantity surveying or the ability to demonstrate equivalent quantity surveying experience?

Are you conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects?

If the answer is yes, we would be keen to hear from you so read on for further information and get in touch to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity
Due to an increase in project wins, an exciting opportunity has become available where you will have the chance to to join a leading engineering consultancy as an experienced Quantity Surveyor, whether you're looking for a new project, or you want to take the next step in your career then this could be the role for you. 

The Role
By joining our client, you will have the chance to develop your expertise and career as an integral part of a driven and growing team. You will collaborate with premium clients on challenging and interesting projects, ranging from laboratories and cleanrooms to the most complex pioneering pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

The foundations of the company have been built around partnering and collaboration, which is only possible through open and honest communication. We are looking for individuals who can share this ethos and continue to provide professional and best-in-class services to our clients.
With many prestigious projects underway and a healthy forward order book with a forecasted turnover of over £100m last year, it is an exciting time to join our business.

This role will either be Contract £50/hr or Permanent £50-60k Per Annum
Estimated Duration – 12 months.
This role has been deemed outside of IR35.
Your duties and responsibilities will be

• As a Quantity Surveyor, you will Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including:
• Working in close liaison with the Project Manager / Work Package Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost, and variations / Compensation events.
• Provide input into Project Risk Registers and Early warnings and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Develop benchmarking information for Multi Discipline Projects to demonstrate value for money.
• Preparation of applications, invoices, variations, and general commercial input into projects.
• Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
• Our client operates within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• You will have a good knowledge and understanding of JCT and NEC building contracts.
• You will need to be familiar with the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation, your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore tendering estimating is also included within your job description.

Procurement

• You will work in close liaison with the Project Managers / Work Package Managers to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment, and general materials, however, you will also be required to conduct the following: 
  • Produce procurement schedules.
  • Advise on procurement strategies.
  • Agree on working arrangements with all key service providers.
  • Agree on terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages.

Tendering / Estimating

• You shall work with the Project Manager / Work Package Manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective / current clients including the following:
  • Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding.
  • Analyse sub-contractors’ tender returns, compile tender analysis report.
  • Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against the programme.
  • Produce S curve of project expenditure across the programme.
  • Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for the Client.
  • Material listing.
  • Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
  • Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates.

It’s great if you also have the following

• A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
• Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
• As a Quantity Surveyor, you will need to be IT proficient.
• Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favourable.

Get in touch today
If you’re seeking a new opportunity and want to join a collaborative team of specialists as a Quantity Surveyor, if you're passionate about providing commercial support to major UK projects, then apply today, or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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