New Job Quantity Surveyor - QS/E/DA/1/001 Industry: Building and Construction Job Type: Permanent Location: Tower Hamlets, London, England Salary: £45000 per annum + Car Allowence My client are a maintenance contractor based in Stratford, they are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work on their social housing projects. SPECIFIC DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES *Ensure the Companys commercial reporting process is implemented communicated consistently across the company. *Liaise and work closely with the projects Contracts Manager and Site Supervisors on all aspects of the project. *Assist the Contracts Manager and Site Supervisors on legal and financial aspects to reduce the Companys exposure to risk. *To audit the contract documents and bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Director / Contracts Manager. *Produce an accurate cash flow forecasts based on the contract/project programme and update as work proceeds. *Produce a detailed cost plan / buying schedule for the each project. *To identify the most appropriate work packages and sub-contractors and agree same with Contract and Site Management *Ensure sub-contract/supplier orders are placed in line with projects financial targets, the programme and/or procurement schedule. Ensure adequate quotations are available for comparison giving due regard to value and programme. Ensure a comprehensive analysis is undertaken on all quotations to take into account omissions and qualifications. *Ensure all orders are issued in line with company procedures and include all relevant documents, dates, terms and conditions. Ensure in liaison with Contracts Manager and Site *Supervisors that all technical matters are identified and addressed. *To liaise with procurement manager to ensure that all sub-contractors appointed to the works have been assessed in accordance with the companys procedures. *Produce and issue valuations in accordance with the contract documents, including cost valuation reconciliation to the Accounts Manager within 7 days of the valuation date or month end. *Produce and maintain an ongoing Draft Final Account, and submit the same with each valuation to ensure the Client is kept fully informed of their obligations. *Comprehensively assess sub-contractors/supplier accounts and produce sub-contractor payment certificates in line with Company terms and conditions. *Issue Withholding Notices in good time against applications or invoices where appropriate to do so - in line with construction act *Ensure subcontractor final account statements are received prior to their final payment being released. *Report to the Director on financial and operational issues and as appropriate. *Undertake commercial audits and manage, maintain audited standards. Lead the drive for continual improvement of these standards throughout the company *To monitor, evaluate and review commercial reporting criteria, develop and implement new policy and procedure documents as required. *To develop and deliver basic commercial training sessions for Contracts managers, front line employees, including sub-contractors. *Liaise with HR for initiating and coordinating training plan and updating information for personnel, audits. *To advise the senior management team on the implications of current and emerging financial legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the company. *Support managers to maintain commercial systems of work and implement best practice, including providing specialist advice, coaching and practical support as needed. *Develop a monthly SHEQ Communication Strategy for all sites and levels of staff, to include written information, tool box talks and management briefs. *To carry out audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial reporting systems and procedures, and identify and implement improvements. *To manage the collection, storage and analysis of financial data and to produce management reports and identify trends and recommended action. *To investigate or, where appropriate, to assist others to investigate the circumstances and causes of inaccurate financial reporting and take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence, including keeping written records of the investigation and action taken. *To provide a specialist financial perspective to senior management team when developing new and existing financial, policies and procedures. *To access professional support and guidance from other relevant organisations and external sources as necessary and to develop networks for sharing information. *To participate fully in the Companys Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job. *To adopt safe working practices in line with current Company procedures and to undertake appropriate training in Health and Safety. *To have an awareness of safeguarding policy, procedures and protocols and to attend relevant training. *To promote equality and diversity in the workplace by helping to deliver services which are accessible and appropriate to customer needs. *To represent my client in a reputable and professional manner at all times. *To maintain a high standard of customer care and to contribute towards the development of a culture of customer service excellence within the organisation. *To make suggestions that will drive forward performance, promote value for money, challenge and help resolve service delivery problems. *To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment *To undertake any other duties, as requested by management, commensurate with the role. Responsible for reporting on the financial performance on allocated projects, and maximising margin. If you have the relevant experience please send through your CV
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:15:48 +0000