Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (MEP, Major Construction)
Salary: to £65k + package (travel, pension, benefits)
Based: Birmingham (B4)
Interested in working on the construction package of HS2? Come on board and be part of the UKs largest project!
Our client is undertaking one of the most prestigious project awards given for HS2 and requires a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join the team. The role will involve managing MEP packages for the station, reporting into the Lead MEP Commercial Manager. The work will see the client deliver market leading engineering solutions to ensure the project will be delivered on time and within budget. The project is being delivered under a joint venture status.
Commercial attributes for the role will involve the following:
Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors
Support the assessment of EWNs and compensation events
Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure for package
Report expenditure against the package budget on a monthly basis
Support the change management process in conjunction with other functions
Input to the monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report
Assess potential contractor and supplier claims and make recommendations for settlement.
Finalise contractors accounts and close out contracts for the project.
Raising consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
Report on the expenditure of financial contingency built into the relevant packages.
Provide schedules of rates and commercial input to tender documentation
Undertake cost analysis of bid returns
Assist the package project manager in resolving all financial commercial issues arising in the tender return
Support the negotiation of two stage fixed price for relevant tenders
Receive and review monthly valuations from contractors and prepare recommendation for signature by the project manager and designer
Review all instructions issued by the project manager for cost implications
Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes
Support the project manager in the resolution of any claims and disputes as may arise with the contractor
The following background is preferred:
Station or construction project experience, £100m+
Station / building MEP experience (option to come from a specialist M&E contractor or main contracting background)
Strong NEC background
Package management and procurement experience
Degree qualified or Chartered
Structured career history
Looking for a long term career move
Please call Michael Nordoff on 07816 841480.

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