Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

Protech Site Services are currently recruiting for a 5* residential developer. Responsibility for overseeing all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple cladding remediation projects, from initial investigations through design and procurement phases, on-site execution, and final account settlement, ensuring each contract is completed within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with the contract and all required standards.

This role will be contracted to Head Office in Scotland and will require occasional attendance for team meetings. On a day-to-day basis this role can be a hybrid role based in a regional office.

Primary Responsibilities

Budgeting and tender reviews

• Prepare and maintain budgets/cost plans using third-party schedules and/or agreed rates.
• Liaise with external consultants involved in the remediation works and attend design team meetings.
• Collaborate with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager to evaluate design proposals and scopes of work, ensuring the most suitable design and specification are proposed.
• Develop and issue detailed tender documents for each contract.
• Review cost plans and tender returns from contractors and consultants to ensure they meet project requirements, quality standards, and are within the agreed budget.
• Provide assurance to the Commercial Director and Director of Cladding Remediation regarding the robustness and acceptability of the cost plans and proposed contractors.

Commercial Management

• Negotiate with contractors to secure the best terms and conditions for each contract, ensuring value for money and quality.
• Prepare contract documents, clearly defining all specific scopes of work and requirements.
• Manage all contractor valuations and variation accounts, attend project meetings on-site, and maintain robust forecast final accounts.
• Identify and mitigate all commercial and contractual risks associated with the remediation works.
• Process all contractor and consultant orders, payments, and variation orders.
• Review, value, and certify all applications for payments, resolving any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.
• Review and value all variations in conjunction with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager, evaluate mitigation options, and seek necessary approvals.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating contractor performance.
• Collaborate with other internal departments to ensure project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all specifications and programmes, maintaining uncompromised quality.
• Oversee and mentor any direct reports.
• Provide information and support for any legal processes aimed at recovering costs from the original contractors.
• Comply with the Commercial Manual and the Operating Framework

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience of high-rise construction, and cladding remediation projects
• Industry related business qualification.
• Manage internal and external clients.
• IT literate (COINS system preferred).

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