Carmichael are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the team working on the London Power Tunnels project.
Preparation of internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis and any other reports which may be required.
• Month end review of key Procurement performance metrics
• Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment monthly with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract.
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client monthly with full supporting documentation.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Preparation of Early Warning Notices and associated registers.
• Identification and substantiation of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc.
• Assist in the identification of commercial risks and opportunities and carry out value engineering exercises as required.
• Encourage and develop a culture of contractual awareness within the site team.
• Provide assistance, support and guidance to junior staff on commercial issues within the LPT2 project
• To ensure that a robust system of site records for all labour, plant, materials, staff, etc are kept as support for cost substantiation in the event of change and or delays to the contract Works.
• Preparation of earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis as required by the Commercial Manager
• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts
• Review incoming accounts and correspondence and react accordingly
• Prepare stand-alone sections of applications and reports
• Develop commercial skills to proactively contribute to a commercial success of the LPT2 project
• Support senior commercial staff in negotiations as necessary
• Participate in Team meetings as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Hnd/Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent – desirable
• Experience in civil engineering
• Detailed understanding of the general and specific contract and subcontract terms
• Computer literacy with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)