Quantity Surveyor

About The Role
Morrison Energy Services is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work on our Scottish Power contract in Scotland.
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be part of our Commercial Team who actively assist the Commercial Department and project team to maximise profit and reduce risk. Involving managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met effectively and efficiently and outcomes are achieved.
As the Quantity Surveyor your responsibilities will include:

Assist in the provision of relevant information for preparation of reports and claims to agreed timescales
Assist with the ongoing implementation of the commercial application in respect of site personnel at all time whilst developing lasting relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers
Constantly refer to the project risk management plan for thorough, accurate, high-level risk assessment
Monitor the register and any related documentation in accordance with the plan
Responsible for all sub-contractor management
Actively increase knowledge of commercial issues and contract law
Actively suggest and develop processes for increased accuracy and efficiency minimising time journal and reconciliation tasks
Liaison with the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor(s) to ensure appropriate commercial cover is maintained
Assist the team and Project Manager, Engineers and Planners with regard to recovery of contract costs together with enhancing project profit by identifying variations, delays and claims
Assist with production of monthly project financial and forecast to complete reports for analysis with Finance staff and Commercial Staff
Develop sound and balanced negotiating skills
Attend when requested handover and progress meetings
Help produce a site commercial manual and documents to record variations
Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Excellent negotiating interpersonal & communication skills
NEC 3 and 4 experience
Analytical skills
Financial awareness
Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Contract costing
Contract law
Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Clerk role
Contract experience, capturing site records for variations and valuations; supporting a project team
Sub Contract Management
Cost / value reconciliation
Qualification in Quantity Surveying
Graduate or “graduate calibre”
Full UK Driving license
Strategic thinking
Motivator
Presentational skills
Relationship building and influencing
Written and verbal communications
Planning skills
Project Management skills
Business analysis/ business process re-engineering
Knowledge of the industry desirable

What’s in it for you?

25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
Annual bonus
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Private health care
Company car/ car allowance and fuel card

About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued