Quantity Surveyor FTC in Boston

We are seeking a professional Quantity Surveyor to join our project team, based in Boston, Lincolnshire. This role can also be based in Grimsby. This is a 6 month fixed term contract (FTC) with an immediate start available.

The Customer: We are working in partnership with our client Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP), a large social housing provider where we will be delivering a variety of planned works including Kitchen, Bathroom, Heating and Groundwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the parameters of the Contract and further commercial negotiations.
• Understand the company values and procedures internally and externally.
• Ensure the project team achieve or exceed budgeted targets.
• Responsible for the application schedule of rates, acting as a subject matter expert for contractual arrangements.
• Maximise cash flow through monthly invoicing, the implementation of appropriate procedures to resolve client queries and ensuring cash is received when due.
• Monitoring and analysis of management information and job cost against job revenue, supporting the operations and finance and enablement of data driven decision making.
• Identify potential disputes in a timely manner and report to line manager.
• Ensure sub‑contractor orders accurately reflect main contract requirements and scope of works.
• Support the SQS in the preparation and timely reporting of information including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), Cost Value Comparison (CVC) and management accounts, providing governance of budgets through robust cost control.

The Quantity Surveyor ensures accurate and timely reporting and is fundamental to the success and development of the business with a key focus on building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the company obtains value for money and receives the correct market value from the supply chain. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and work in partnership with Operations Management, responsible for the line management of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor’s and be accountable for the development of the team.

What You Will Need:

Required Criteria:

• QS degree or equivalent training or relevant experience.
• Excellent numeracy and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills (V‑Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development).
• Contractual awareness.
• Negotiating and communication skills.
• Line management experience and the development of people.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions.
• Re‑measurement of high‑risk packages and trades.
• Controlling costs in accordance with budget.
• Providing feedback for new and effective systems and controls for the business.
• Positively reacting to change and assisting in its implementation in the business.
• Some flexibility in working patterns is to be expected.
• Driving licence is essential.

Desired Criteria:

• Working towards MCIOB or RICS membership.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary offered (pro‑rate).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (pro‑rate).
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee (whilst employed).

Fortem embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.