Quantity Surveyor

The Opportunity

This role is based in our European Data Centre Business, based in Germany. Please be advised that it would be preferable if the candidate has an EU Working Visa or the ability to work in the EU.

We are looking to expand our Commercial Team and have a vacancy for Project Quantity Surveyor. If your experience and qualifications match the role and what we’re looking for, please get in touch. If you have any queries about the role you can contact Mike Webb, Commercial Manager on Michael.webb@ja-brooks.co.uk.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and support the Project Manager(s) on a daily basis, to ensure projects are meeting commercial and financial targets
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with your client and supplier counterparts
• Contribute to regular and accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager on/for: /CVR/Cash Flow/Weekly Updates etc.
• Accountable and responsible for the project budget and to determine regular commercial forecasts
• Carry out interim monthly valuations for payment applications
• Manage project sub-contractor and supplier accounts in line with the agreed subcontracts and to align with any upstream contractual requirements
  • Identify, notify, measure, value, and agree change (variations, compensation events, claims)
• Maximise the recovery of all contractual entitlements
• Ensure the Works are managed in accordance with the terms of the contract and any conditions precedent therein, not least regarding the times for giving notices and making applications
• Ensure that all records are kept by the project team members for use in the evaluation of variations
• Identify project risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimise the commercial effect of said risk

Key Skillset Required

Essential

• Demonstrable use and understanding of standard forms of contract
• Adept knowledge of MS packages incl, Excel, Office, Teams, and Word
• A knowledgeable understanding of valuation and measuring techniques of Mechanical and Public Health works, specifically pipework, including cost analysis of items such as labour, materials, plant, sub-contract
• Able to use accounting concepts and forecasting cost and value based on programme and scope of works

Desired

• Detailed knowledge of JCT contracts

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent

Desired

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent
• Professional memberships such as RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent
• Holds a valid CSCS card