Hall & Kay
QuantitySurveyor
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“Quantity Surveyor at Hall & Kay. Skills: Commercial management, Cost control, Final accounts. Agree interim payment amounts. Monitor payment notices”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful financial delivery; Successful project completion
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skill
DBS check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in commercial role, Good knowledge of standard forms of contract, Knowledge of construction methods, Proficient in cost control techniques, Awareness of dispute resolution procedures, Ability to produce accurate reports, Ability to negotiate with clients, Experience working on final accounts, Excellent analytical skills, Attention to detail, Effective communication skills, Effective negotiation skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team, MS Project experience, Excel experience, Word experience, Outlook experience
Nice to Have
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Working towards a degree, Knowledge of fire industry standards
What You'll Do.
Agree interim payment amounts
Monitor payment notices
Negotiate final accounts
Prepare project budgets
Monitor budgets against costs
Report upline monthly
Assist with subcontractor final accounts
Fulfil contractual obligations
Work with Project team
Assist in preparation of contractual notices
Monitor for variations
Monitor quality matters
Ensure site records are accurate
Attend client meetings
Review tender stage terms
Provide tender stage input
Maintain good relationships with clients
Maintain good relationships with consultants
Maintain good relationships with colleagues
Mentor junior team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Project team; Work with Directors; Work with Sales team; Work with colleagues
Communication Scope
Client meetings; Contractual notices
Process & Methodology
MS Project
Full Job Description
**The Hall & Kay way… it’s a people thing.** At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction. **Summary of Role** To ensure the successful financial delivery and completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence of the commercial procedures of the Business. You will be responsible for the commercial management of a variety of sized projects, offering commercial expertise for both our main contracts and small works divisions, with current project values varying between £100k and £4m. **What you will be doing** * Agreement of interim payment amounts with clients, monitoring when payments notices are due/received/outstanding. * Final Account Negotiations. * Preparing project budgets in conjunction with the Sales team and / or Project Manager as and when required. * Monitoring budgets against costs and projections on a monthly basis and reporting upline on a monthly basis. * Assisting with troublesome subcontractor final accounts. * Ensuring that we fulfil all our contractual obligations. * Working with Project team and Directors regarding all commercial matters (variations, delays etc.) and ensuring that they are identified and recorded. * Assist Project Manager and Directors in the preparation of contractual notices. * Attend site visits to monitor for variations and quality matters if required to suit Client needs, whilst ensuring site records are produced and are accurate. * Attendance at client meetings as and when need
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