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The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects and is site-based. This role requires expertise in mechanical installations, the ability to understand and measure drawings accurately, and proficiency in administering NEC/JCT forms of contract. The Quantity Surveyor will also be responsible for completing monthly reports and conducting client meetings. Working within the project team ensuring budgets, programmes, and risks are being effectively monitored and mitigated.
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Contract Administration
- Administer contracts effectively.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are met and documented.
- Manage contract variations and claims (price and negotiate).
Financial Management
- Prepare and manage monthly reports, monitor actual and forecast cost expenditure against physical works completion.
- Conduct cost analysis and forecasting.
- Ensure accurate measurement of drawings for purposes of forecasting and variations.
- Produce application for payments and manage cash flow.
- Manage and administer supply chain accounts in accordance with contract and statutory requirements.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct regular client meetings to discuss project progress and commercial status.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Address and resolve any client concerns promptly.
- Undertake site tours to review and report progress.
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Essential
- ONC/HNC (Building Services / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying)
- Experience in mechanical installations.
- Strong proficiency in measuring drawings and cost estimation inline with the drawings, schedules, and specifications.
- Experience with NEC contract administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to obtain SC Clearance.
Desirable
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- Membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, or CIArb.
Why Join Exentec Hargreaves?
- Be part of a 150-year engineering legacy
- Work on nationally significant, safety-critical infrastructure projects
- Join a collaborative and experienced commercial team
- Opportunity for professional growth within a specialist, high-value sector
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Our Core Competencies
Our five Core Competencies set the foundation for collaboration, learning, and development. They will help turn our Vision and Values into action; provide a common language to talk about our skills; and offer a common basis to drive success across our business.
- Grow Talent: Our goal as an organisation is to attract competent people, retain dedicated employees, and develop talented colleagues within each operational level to build a future-ready company.
- Drive Results: To keep and grow our strong market position, we must transform our corporate strategy directly into measurable and sustainable results.
- Take Ownership: We strive to establish an appreciative culture in which all employees feel empowered and take responsibility.
- Embrace Change: To develop products and services that go beyond what is imaginable today. We, as an organisation, must be agile. As individuals, we must remain curious.
- Inspire Customers: Creating value for our clients is a key component of our growth strategy. Therefore, client satisfaction should be an important motivator for us individually and collectively.
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Equal Opportunities Employer
Exentec Hargreaves is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.
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For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact liz.bedford@exyte-hargreaves.net
Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.
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