Quantity Surveyor

Posted just now by Adexon Fire & Smoke Curtains

Location:
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West
Salary/Rate:
£65,000 - £70,000/annum OTE £90k

Quantity Surveyor | Liverpool

FTE Salary up to 70k + bonus (OTE potential 90k)  or £300-400 per day 

Liverpool/Office based (with occasional travel to sites) | Part time/Full Time or Consultant role

About us:

We are a small business with big ambitions!  

Setting new standards in fire safety, we design, manufacture and supply fire curtains, engineered to surpass industry standards.

Trusted by leading names including Mercedes, Multiplex, Tesco, ISG, Nestle, NHS, Brookfield, & British Airways, we provide unmatched performance and safety, but what sets us apart from our competition is that we truly care! Client trust and satisfaction is what drives us every single day - it’s why in the space of just a short number of years we are now the market leader and it’s why we will stay here! 

About the role

A hidden hero in the team, you will be commercially and contractually responsible for the contracts from tender through to sign-off of awarded works and receipt of final payment.  You will negotiate contract T&Cs upstream and downstream, improve our procurement (quality and value), and control risk and costs, being an essential part of the success of the business.

You will ultimately be accountable for:

The day to day running of the commercial and contract administration of projects. These projects range from relatively small contracts through to some very high value projects. The responsibilities start from tender/ estimating stage, and continue through the awarded contracts, including but not limited to:

Tendering and bid preparation. Ensure we ‘put our best foot forward’ on our quotes to maximise chances of success whilst achieving profit targets.

Contract negotiation. Liaise with customers that won’t sign up to our T&Cs and ensure we are not signing up to unacceptable risks or onerous conditions etc. Agree with Operations prior to contract signature if deviating from our standard T&Cs

Procurement & Management of installation subcontractors,  monitoring progress, ensuring specification and legal compliance of all materials including suppliers goods.  

Cost Management   Preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects, ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Monitor and manage the costs through the project lifecycle, ensuring it stays within the agreed budget.

Valuation of Work  Measure and value the work completed on-site for payments to subcontractors.

Dispute avoidance – avoid and resolve disputes as early as possible such as payment issues or contract disputes.

Risk management   Identifying financial risks early on and suggesting ways to mitigate them, ensuring no risks are entered into that could jeopardise the contract or the business.

Cost Reporting  Provide regular financial updates and reports to stakeholders, offering clear insights into the project’s financial performance.

Final Accounts   Prepare and settle final accounts once the project has been completed, ensuring that all costs and payments are accounted for.

About You

First and foremost it is essential that you have experience working with JCT and NEC contracts and main contractors, in addition to this there are a few standout skills that will set you apart from the crowd.

  • Master of numbers - your ability to crunch numbers, analyse costs and create detailed budgets ensures every penny is accounted for.  
  • Meticulous & Methodical - you will have a laser-focused eye for detail, catching potential issues before they snowball into expensive problems. 
  • Sharp negotiator -  you know how to get the best value for money without compromising on quality, balancing the interests of the business and the customer. 

Interested to learn more?  We would love to have a chat with you about the role and understand what it is that you are looking for. We want to find the right person for this critical role and are open to discussing what benefits package and working arrangements work for you.

Adexon  is committed to creating equal opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We both encourage and appreciate applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange accordingly.

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
MP186854CT4408-QSLpool
Job ID:
222573124
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