Quantity Surveyor in Smethwick

Hadley Group is a world leader in advanced cold rolled steel technology, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. We deliver innovative solutions with applications across sectors as diverse as construction, automotive, industrial and agriculture. Our continuing growth and success is dependent upon our ability to attract, retain and develop the best people, and we promote continuous personal development for everyone working at the Hadley Group.

To manage the contractual and financial aspects of the construction projects that HadleyFRAME engage, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working as part of a team to deliver success for both HadleyFRAME and its clients, by offering cost-effective solutions in order to achieve the target margins, whilst managing client expectations and developing relationships for repeat business.

THE ROLE

Pre-Construction Phase

• Contract awareness: Identify the form of contract and be mindful of key terms and conditions in order to comply with and enforce effectively whenever necessary.
• Budgeting: Create detailed budgets, including itemised BoQ’s using production information and undertaking take-offs to determine quantities. Provide and maintain reliable methods of project cost control and assist with material procurement and sub-contract enquiries.
• Tendering and Procurement: Prepare and issue sub-contract enquiries for preliminary cost analysis and review quotations upon receipt, following up with detailed BoQ’s and costings to formalise sub-contract orders. Collaborate with the HadleyFRAME Buyer to prepare and issue material supply enquiries, evaluate and negotiate prices to allow informed procurement decisions, reporting results to the team, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Compliance and Documentation: Establish new relationships, engage approved sub-contractors and maintain databases to ensure compliance, i.e. PQQ’s, Insurances, Quotations and Contract documents.
• Cash Flow Forecast: Generate a projection of project applications against construction programmes to demonstrate revenue forecast and sub-contractor expenditure across the project pipeline.
• Value Engineering & Risk Assessment: During project handover from the pre-construction team, identify areas of potential cost savings and anticipate project issues, proposing mitigation methods and contingency plans where possible.

Construction Phase

• Contract Management: Ensure proper and regular communication with contractors and sub-contractors while keeping records of critical correspondence and advise on post contract matters, including preparation and issue of contractual letters to clients and/or sub-contractors. Engage in post contract liaison with clients and internal design team.
• Budgeting & Reporting: Monitor project costs throughout the project lifecycle, maintain budgets and CVR’s, identify and report risks to the team to develop strategies to mitigate. Provide written reports to managers and senior stakeholders detailing budgets, costs, and forecasts.
• Tender Management: Prepare and manage the tendering process, negotiate works packages and prepare contracts for various Sub-contract trades.
• Valuations and Payments: Conduct valuations of work completed on-site, prepare and submit interim payment applications to clients and evaluate and agree sub-contractor applications. Certify payments and issue all required paperwork in a timely manner to ensure compliance with contract legislation.
• Site visits: Carry out regular visits to construction sites, maintain relationships with Sub-contractors and Clients and undertake site measurements to assist with assessments of valuations.
• Final Accounts: Prepare final accounts at the end of a project, ensuring all costs are accounted for and agreed upon.

Any other duties commensurate with your job duties.

THE CANDIDATE

Education and Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Quantity Surveying. Proficiency in relevant software such as PlanSwift, OST, Causeway, Coins, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying or a related field. Strong knowledge of construction processes, costs, and contracts.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a team, to collaborate and work effectively towards a common goal.
• Proficient: Keen attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Curiosity: A desire to learn, grow and continue to improve knowledge and skills.
• Technical proficiency: Specific knowledge in a particular field, good understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Analytical thinking: Data collection and analysis to make informed decisions.
• IT Skills: Ability to use industry-relevant software, tools, and technologies effectively.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with contract law and construction regulations.
• Sales and Negotiation: Strong negotiation and communication skills.