Client-side Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid Working. Job in Liverpool LilyLifestyle Jobs

The role is to provide Quantity Surveying services on construction and estate works, which includes building maintenance, mechanical and electrical alterations/improvements and minor/major value capital and revenue projects within the value band of circa £25K to £10M. This is a client-side opportunity working in the education sector based in Liverpool working hybrid. The role may suit a graduate who has a few years of demonstrable industry experience.

The role holder will also ensure that projects are delivered to the agreed programme, budget and quality, working to recognised industry standards. The role holder will undertake contract, cost and financial management of individual schemes and assist with the preparation of feasibility schemes, budget/pre-tender estimates and cost estimation, tender and procurement information and management, ensuring that expenditure is within agreed budgets, and that accurate project cost monitoring and cash flow forecasts are provided to assist the Finance Department with financial planning and identifying the necessary funding requirements.

Assists in discussions concerning project performance and provides commercial input to project strategy and risk management, ensuring key performance targets (KPI's) reviews are undertaken for both the consultant's team and the construction team. Provides commercial input to construction contracts and undertakes risk profiling, including completion of risk registers, value management of projects and expenditure, advising on procurement strategy and the management of revenue and Minor Capital Projects. Ensures sustainable, low carbon schemes are implemented and energy use minimised by good design and installation practices.

Provides advice in conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor on contractual matters relating to projects, in respect of the preferred contract NEC and the JCT contract together with other appropriate forms of contract, and maintaining awareness of differing building contracts in use. Acts as Quantity Surveyor and the Contract Administrator's Representative where agreed, for allocated estate improvement and refurbishment projects, ensuring that works are completed to the agreed timescales, cost plans and quality standards.

Produces outline and detailed budgets, cost estimates and cost plans for new works, replacements, adaptations and the extension of existing facilities and assess feasibility and budget information provided by the Framework Consultants. Manages external consultants using Schedule of Services, providing them with detailed briefing instructions, ensuring design information complies with the objectives and monitors their performance together with the quality of their design, throughout the life of the project through to financial completion.

Attends Design Team project meetings with external Design Consultants and contributes to design quality and build-ability standards. Manages the production of building designs and specifications to meet the requirements of the Clients and to agreed programmes of work, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory regulations and other Policies. Monitors progress of project work at design, procurement and implementation stages against the overall delivery programme.

Undertakes tender management in accordance with the Tender Process, complying with Financial and tendering regulations and procedures. Undertakes contract administration duties including the evaluation of Framework Contractors Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Variations and other claims, working with the Head of Design Group. Prepare, assess, negotiate and settle final accounts with consultants and contractors ensuring all costs are accounted for and agreed by all parties, negotiating solutions to resolve disputes effectively.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience of using BCIS or National Schedule of Rates or equivalent estimating methodology.
• Experience using Standard Method of Measurement.
• Experience of using risk management techniques for the management of projects.
• Able to liaise with customers at all levels on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
• Experience of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
• Experience and knowledge of public sector procurement rules, and financial governance in a public-sector context.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification (RICS, CIOB etc).