Quantity Surveyor

Job description

About ISG
ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world's most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Title:Quantity Surveyor

Division:UK Construction / Construction North

Location: Regional office is Birmingham

Reporting to:Managing Surveyor

Construction North is part of the UK Construction business and includes the Midlands, the North and Scotland. Projects on average range between £5 - £50 million and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial offices.

The opportunity

In the Midlands we have a number of live projects, and a strong pipeline of projects. As a Quantity Surveyor you will work closely with the senior surveyor or lead one of these projects, including managing your own packages during the PCSA and Construction phase. Role would suit a surveyor looking to take on responsibility and work on a fast paced and high profile project.

Role purpose

The Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor will take responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction with the Senior Surveyor. The project will suit a Surveyor with a professional and proactive manner who has a genuine desire to develop their management skills. Candidates must be robust, organised with strong track record of working closely with the client. Excellent attention to detail is essential.

Key accountabilities

• To take active responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction with the Senior Surveyor.
• To suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal.
• To take a lead role in the valuation process.
• To actively promote ISG philosophy and culture.
• Be aware of element costings and costs per square metre
• Develop initial project budget and agree detailed cost plan with the Senior Surveyor for agreement with the professional team.
• Confirm project insurance arrangements.
• Advise client on procurement routes available.
• Prepare and monitor Bid Package Tender Schedule.
• Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with value engineering exercises.
• Advise on selection of Works Contractors.
• Monitor the information flow both to and from ISG to ensure that work undertaken is fully authorised at all times.
• Attend and if necessary, chair meetings with the design team and with works contractors.
• Manage the change process in conjunction with the extended team.
• Instruct accounts to invoice clients
• Prepare payment documentation for subcontractors and suppliers for approval by line manager
• Prepare 'rolling' final account throughout project and agree at PC (with approval of line manager)
• Close out financial account and retention releases (with approval of line manager)
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Interior directors responsible
• Provide feedback to trade contractors on completion
• Internal reporting via billing monitors, Internal value Forecasts, Cash Flows MCR's and interim CVR's
• Acts as the lynch pin with the day to day running of the project in terms of procurement and financial control and as a result must be an effective communicator.
• Acts as the key co-ordinator with the professional team and Subcontractors in respect to the valuation process.
• Takes on role of mentor to AQS and support staff.

Skills & experience

• Previous experience of successfully carrying out a surveying role on a project, £3m+ and its delivery within the time and budget constraints to a high quality.
• Preferably previous experience of major structural work on existing buildings.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a building related subject

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What's in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning
  
• Annual recognition and values awards
  
• Global employee assistance program
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Life assurance
  
• Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
  
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
  
• Volunteer day
  
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
  
• Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
  
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
  
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone's invited
  

If you'd like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact [email protected] below for more details.