The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join our team working in a technically demanding and fast moving project based business. Our company designs and constructs integrated equipment and products for the offshore, marine, oil & gas, renewable and defence markets.
You will be responsible for:
- Product Budget: tracking costs and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle, providing analysis and reports on any cost variances to the baseline project budget.
- Contract Administration: preparing and administering supplier subcontracts, including assessing variations and claims, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and resolving disputes.
- Risk Management: identifying and assessing potential financial risks associated with the project and developing strategies to mitigate them.
- Change Management: managing changes to the project scope, assessing their cost implications and negotiating with relevant parties to agree on fair adjustments.
- Final Account Settlement: preparing and negotiating the final accounts with contractors and sub-contractors upon project completion.
- Dispute Resolution: providing expert advice in case of disputes related to construction costs or contractual matters, and assisting in dispute resolution processes if necessary.
- Financial Reporting: preparing regular financial reports and cost forecasts for stakeholders, including clients, supplier subcontracts and project managers.
- Benchmarking: comparing project costs against industry standards and historical data to identify areas of improvement.
Job requirements:
- Degree in an appropriate discipline such as Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
- Minimum of 2 years' commercial experience of engineering design and build projects.
- Understanding and working knowledge of processes and procedures in a complex engineering and manufacturing environment.
- Proficient report writing and data analysis skills backed up by strong MS Office knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organised, analytical, self-motivated and professional.
- Problem solver, able to work independently, under pressure, with minimum supervision.
- Willingness to undertake national and international travel as part of the job role.