THE COMPANY
We are proud to be working alongside Lyndon SGB, the UK's largest scaffolding and access solutions provider.
Working on some of the country's most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, Lyndon SGB are proud to be playing part in 'Building Britain' whilst working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector.
JOB PURPOSE
Working within the London region the Quantity Surveyor will work with the wider team to ensure the profitability of allocated projects. You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management on projects including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration contracts.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Provide QS support for all projects within the London region
- Attend customer meetings
- Understanding of current and new contracts within the London region
- Highlight and mitigate risks on London projects
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Working with the commercial, operations and in-house Design Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Assist in the preparation of initial budgets and cost plans
- Support the preparation of tender packages, analyse and compare on quotations received, make recommendations for appointment
- Complete sub-contract documentation in accordance with company procedures
- Manage work packages from appointment through to final account including certifying payments and issuing the appropriate notices as required by the sub-contract
- Monitoring works packages against budget, assessing variation claims and preparing reports for Client
- Submitting timely requests for payment, agreement of these with Client's representative where appropriate and ensuring payments are received in accordance with agreed timescales
- Monitoring project progress (in conjunction with Contracts Manager) and issuing appropriate notices to Client
- Internal cost reporting
- Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals
- Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently
- Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate
- Support and promote a team culture and company values
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal - Responsible to Regional Manager - London. Liaising closely with colleagues in commerical, business development and operations teams.
External - Key customer contacts
TECHINCAL SKILLS:
- Relevant experience within the Construction and Scaffolding sectors.
- QS experience on major projects.
- Degree qualified (advantageous)
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Excellent IT skills
- CSCS card
- Driving license
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Willingness to respond positively to new challenges faced by the business and to be willing to learn new skills for personal career development.
- Flexible attitude to working hours to allow the business to meet its Customer commitments and business targets.
- Team player
- Strong communication skills and ability to challenge the 'status-quo'