Quantity Surveyor in Woking

We have an exciting job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor role to join our London & South team to work on New Builds, Modernization, Commercial and Retail construction projects. The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for proactively preventing and actively resolving contractual concerns in contracts between KONE and the customer and in contracts between KONE and subcontractors/suppliers. The emphasis is on actions that minimize legal and commercial risk proactively. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team). The role may be located direct to the project or part of the local frontline unit.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensures that the Sub-Contracts are made in line with KONE’s contract guidelines and policies.
• Fully understands the scope and terms of the main contract as well as sub-contracts, including both KONE’s obligations to customer and subcontractor’s obligations to KONE.
• Monitors KONE’s compliance with the contractual obligations throughout the contract term.
• Reporting of risk.
• Keeping up-to-date records of these matters, e.g., variations to scope of works, events that entitle to an extension of time under the contract.
• Maintaining a filing system including all relevant documentation concerning contractual and financial significance, e.g., identifying and maintaining a register of contract charges.
• Supports Project Manager and team converting opportunities to profitable Variation Orders.
• Ensures all payments to and by KONE are made on time and ensuring all notifications to third parties are made on time.
• Monitors the cost control and client change control processes.
• Maintains project forecast costs, revenue and profitability using SAP and business reporting tools.
• Provides the following reports monthly: Cost/Value reconciliation (contract value measured against contract cost).
• Responsible for project final account discussions with the customer.
• Resolves or assists Legal in resolving any contract disputes between KONE and the customer and/or subcontractors.
• Variation opportunities.
• Cash flow forecast.

Relevant skills and experience:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Legal.
• Knowledge in JCT is essential.
• Knowledge in NEC is desirable.
• Good people skills and the ability to build and develop relationships.
• Project management skills.
• Strong contractual knowledge.
• Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Sound commercial awareness.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• Presentation skills.

What KONE can offer:

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday and 8 additional Bank Holidays, 1 volunteering day, Pension Scheme, Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lift and escalator industry, Bonus, Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Car/Travel Allowance, GymFlexi Membership, Kone Discounts, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access and hybrid working.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.