Junior & Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Dawson Levy Resourcing Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview

Dawson Levy are delighted to announce that we are recruiting for both Junior and Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to work for a Main Contractor on large Data Centre projects. We are looking to see candidates with a critical environment background. The role of Junior Quantity Surveyor will have you working across various contracts ensuring the maximum commercial benefit for the company and will entail a cradle to grave delivery from tender stage through to final accounts and all-encompassing duties in between. Junior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities: Good communication skills. Undertake and manage interim commercial meetings with the Client and Internal Project Team. Report in detail as required for the Project Manager on the commercial status of the project. Manage subcontractor and client accounts, interim valuations and final accounts. Ensure payment certificates are processed and payments are made per the agreed sub-contract and procurement terms. Retentions apply as per agreements. As a member of the commercial team, the Quantity Surveyorwill be tasked with administering the contract obligations and meet additional Client requirements. Issue interim and final accounts and progress applications per project and contract requirements. Monthly applications to be all inclusive of accurate remeasures, site changes, dayworks and any applicable contract claims. Identify escalations, material or labour, as appropriate. Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to Senior Management. Follow direction of Senior Management in undertaking work duties. Have a practical understanding of scheduling and the associated commercial implications. Ensure close collaboration with Planning Engineer regarding accuracy of progress reporting. The Quantity Surveyorwill be capable of costing and agreeing daily work changes to include managing the subcontractor remeasurement of contract works, site dayworks and site change orders. Maintain accurate records and provide necessary detailed backup to support commercial tracking and costing. Ability to work on own initiative and can prioritise without direction. Speed and accuracy of information a priority. Negotiate, as necessary, with clients or their representatives. Set an example of enthusiasm, loyalty and hard work in the performance of all duties. Necessary Requirements: Minimum 2 years of Quantity surveying experience essential on Projects. Experience working on medium value projects within the data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or commercial sectors. Proficient in excel. Knowledge of commercial management and QS Role within construction Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and installations Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes