In brief
This Quantity Surveyor role manages the commercial lifecycle of building envelope projects from tender through to final account. The work involves monitoring budgets, preparing monthly valuations and ensuring contract compliance across complex projects in secure sectors like nuclear and defence.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors with experience in NEC and JCT contract forms
Non-negotiable
Sound working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms required.
Worth knowing
Occasional travel to project sites is required from the Glasgow office base.
What you need
Required
NEC contract knowledge
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JCT contract knowledge
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Excel
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Word
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Commercial project control
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Written communication
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Verbal communication
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Preferred
RICS Accreditation
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COINS system
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Your day-to-day
Manage project budgets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare monthly valuations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Control contract changes
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Liaise with supply chain
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Report financial performance
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Finalise project accounts
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Full job description (from employer)⌄
Anderson Knight are delighted to be working retained with a leading Building Envelope contractor, Specialising in Roofing, Cladding & Facades, operating throughout the UK and based in Glasgow. With specialism in major & bespoke projects across Secure Sectors such as Nuclear, Defence, Aviation, Energy & Pharmaceutical. As experts in the delivery of complex projects, Our Client have established themselves as a major player in the building envelope sector. With an exceptional team and a first class working environment, They are proud to provide a professional, innovative and experienced service to all projects. Our teams work well together taking projects from tender stage through specialist design works to site completion. The company is continuously growing with expected turnover this current financial year of £30 million, with project values ranging from £10,000.00 to £45 million. They are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor based in our Glasgow office with occasional travel to projects as required. Job Specification Reporting to the Head of Finance / Commercial Lead , the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for: • Managing projects allocated to you by the Commercial Lead • Attending handover meetings with the estimating team • Review of and compliance with Contract Conditions • Embedding with the project delivery team, ensuring smooth communication throughout • Preparation of budgets for job based tender figures • Liaising with Procurement, Contracts & Subcontractors throughout the project • Prepare, monitor and manage budgets in line with the specification and conditions • Prepare monthly valuations to achieve positive cashflow and ensure payments are made on time • Manage change control procedures to ensure recovery of all additional works, including early identification and control • Prepare CVRs and forecasts for the Head of Finance • Monitor payments to Supply Chain • Preparing cost reports for discussion with the Project Team and presentation to Senior Management Team • Sign off Invoices in accordance with agreed budgets • Prepare and agree final accounts. Knowledge skills & qualifications required: • Ability to commercially control a project from initial tender through the entire life cycle • RICS Accreditation and/or relevant degree is preferable • Sound working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms • Detailed knowledge of Excel & Word, COINS system knowledge advantageous • High attention to detail and commercial acumen • Strong written & verbal communication • Innovative attitude & ability to work well as part of a core delivery team Please note any direct application will be forwarded to our retained partners at Anderson Knight
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