Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of mechanical and electrical contracts from inception to final account. The role involves the forensic management of project costs, procurement of specialist sub-contractors, and the administration of main contract conditions (JCT/NEC). By identifying and mitigating commercial risks and maximizing "Value Engineering" opportunities, the Quantity Surveyor ensures that the project remains profitable while maintaining the high quality and safety standards required by the Group. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Commercial Strategy: Lead the development of the "Project Procurement Plan," identifying and developing the most cost-effective route for specialist M&E packages. 

• Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR): Manage and coordinate the monthly CVR process, reviewing and critiquing "Actual vs. Forecast" spends to provide the Board with accurate financial visibility. 

• Sub-contractor Procurement: Lead the tendering and appointment of specialist trades (e.g., BMS, Fire, Thermal Insulation), ensuring "Back-to-Back" contractual terms. 

• Change Management: Identify, develop, and manage the "Variation Account," ensuring all site instructions are costed, submitted, and agreed upon with the Main Contractor. 

• Valuations & Payments: Manage and coordinate the monthly "Application for Payment" process, including the physical measurement of on-site progress and "Materials on Site" (MOS). 

• Contract Administration: Review and critique all incoming "Pay Less Notices" and "Payment Certificates," ensuring 100% compliance with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act. 

• Risk Management: Identify and manage commercial risks, maintaining a "Live Risk & Opportunity Register" to protect the project’s bottom line. 

• Supply Chain Management: Lead the financial assessment of the supply chain, ensuring all partners have the required insurances and financial stability. 

• Reporting: Provide regular internal updates to the Commercial Manager regarding project cash flow, liabilities, and disputed variations. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Arrange and chair (where necessary) "Commercial Progress Meetings" with the Client’s PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor). 

• Lessons Learned: Capture and document "Post-Project Financial Reviews" to identify where Estimating "Norms" can be improved for future bids. 

• This list is not exhaustive or exclusive.