Quantity Surveyor

The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. This role may work independently or under the direction of a more senior Quantity Surveyor. The Quantity Surveyor will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Heathrow Brief

The Quantity Surveyor will join the Heathrow H7 Framework team, delivering projects for Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) under the NEC4 suite of contracts. The role is responsible for providing accurate and value generating commercial input across a portfolio of projects delivered within a live, operational airport environment, functioning as a member of an integrated team with the client, designers and supply chain.

The successful candidate will work across two key workstreams:

• Water Projects – commercial management of water treatment and cooling tower works that support critical terminal infrastructure, including the Terminal 5 Water Treatment project, ensuring all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract

• Space Optimisation – commercial management of terminal space optimisation in Terminal 2, which reconfigures terminal space to improve the passenger experience and support HAL’s commercial revenue.

Within the Heathrow brief, the Quantity Surveyor will:

• Manage early warnings, compensation events, notices and correspondence in accordance with the NEC4 contract and HAL policies and procedures

• Prepare and provide input to monthly CVR, forecasting and client reporting in line with HAL governance requirements.

• Support the protection and growth of commercial revenue by working with the project team to minimise disruption to operational, retail and passenger areas during delivery.

• Maintain ongoing liaison with HAL’s Project Manager, cost consultants, site team and subcontractors to agree applications, valuations and final accounts.

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• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence

• Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.

• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.

• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.

• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.

• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.

• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.

• Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer /company policy.

• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers’ representatives

• Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes

• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.

• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use

• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager

• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role.
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and
  distribution.
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports.
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports.
• Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead.
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
• Confidence and ability to assert influence

Desirable

• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience

Desirable

• Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled on the approved training scheme for membership