Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of MTC contracts using the PSA Schedule of Rates.

• Prepare, review and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.

• Measure and value completed works in accordance with the applicable PSA Schedule of Rates and contract terms.

• Ensure the correct schedule items, descriptions, quantities and rates are applied to all works.

• Assess variations, additional works and non-scheduled items, agreeing appropriate rates where required.

• Review work orders, quotations, site instructions and completion records to ensure accurate valuations.

• Procure, Negotiate & agree Sub-Contractor Packages, Rates & Payment Assessments.

• Monitor costs, budgets, variations and contract profitability.

• Liaise with clients, contract administrators, site managers and subcontractors to resolve commercial queries.

• Reconcile completed works against work orders, invoices and payment applications.

• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular cost reports.

Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts and assist with resolving payment disputes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working on MTC or schedule-of-rates contracts.

• Practical knowledge of the PSA Schedule of Rates and its application to building maintenance, refurbishment or construction works.

• Strong measurement, valuation and cost-control skills.

• Experience preparing applications for payment, variations and final accounts.

• Good understanding of construction contracts, commercial procedures and subcontractor accounts.

• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Competent in Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial software.

Qualifications:

BSC Hons Quantity Surveying

Health & Safety:

Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times

Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately

Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed

Observe & follow all manual handling practices

In addition,

·         As the majority of the work will be conducted in Public Sector or Housing Associations, we will require a recent Access NI certificate CTS Projects will perform an Access NI check as part of the on-boarding process. CTS Projects adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice, which is available upon request.

·         Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from employment. We operate a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is available on request and forms part of our employee handbook provided at the point of secure employment.

·         We have a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information, which is available on request and is also included in our employee handbook.

·         The role may also require the successful candidate to undertake work specific training on the job or externally.

No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.