Quantity Surveyor

OCS Group

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Bid management – provide support for the commercial content off all business development/focus win activities. Ensure OCS’s position is not compromised in any offer made as part of a tender submission. Ensure OCS’s contract documents and that flowing down to the supply chain are in line with our Tender submission and the correct alignment of scope, price and programme. Review and providing a report to enable sign-off of each project specific ‘commercial plan’, ensuring the Bid team have correctly interpretated and understood contract obligations. Capable of carrying out tender analysis of contractor’s quotes. Submitting detailed and timely Applications for Payment Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement, Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account. Analysing actual costs and future expenditure, highlighting any errors or inconsistencies monthly. Forecasting estimated value, cost and margin on a monthly basis, reconciling any movements in the month by exception, and reporting on any variances from the tender allowances. Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due, including retentions. Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to affect the forecast outturn of a project. Developing an understanding of the conditions of contract relating to any project and ensuring the Businesses rights are preserved and entitlement is safeguarded where practicable. Processing Subcontract Orders when necessary to meet programme requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors and issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary. Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review.

Requirements

Proven negotiation skills
Ability to think analytically, and an aptitude for creative thinking
A high level of numeracy and commercial awareness
Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own
Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Receptivity and adaptability to change
Ability to acknowledge and stay focused during periods of increased workload
Experience of administrating client Framework agreements
Excellent PC skills, including advanced Excel
Experience in use of CAFM systems

Responsibilities

Bid management – provide support for the commercial content off all business development/focus win activities
Ensure OCS’s position is not compromised in any offer made as part of a tender submission
Ensure OCS’s contract documents and that flowing down to the supply chain are in line with our Tender submission and the correct alignment of scope, price and programme
Review and providing a report to enable sign-off of each project specific ‘commercial plan’, ensuring the Bid team have correctly interpretated and understood contract obligations
Capable of carrying out tender analysis of contractor’s quotes
Submitting detailed and timely Applications for Payment
Identifying, reviewing and detailing variations, the preparation and submission of detailed prices including supporting documentation for agreement
Preparation of all necessary supporting documentation in support of Final Account submission including negotiating the settlement of the Final Account
Analysing actual costs and future expenditure, highlighting any errors or inconsistencies monthly
Forecasting estimated value, cost and margin on a monthly basis, reconciling any movements in the month by exception, and reporting on any variances from the tender allowances
Pursuing Notices or Certificates for Payment, and the resultant payments that become due, including retentions
Reporting by exception of any matter or event that is likely to affect the forecast outturn of a project
Developing an understanding of the conditions of contract relating to any project and ensuring the Businesses rights are preserved and entitlement is safeguarded where practicable
Processing Subcontract Orders when necessary to meet programme requirements, valuing the work undertaken by Subcontractors and issuing the appropriate Notices and processing payments as necessary
Be aware of the agreed programme and be able to identify delays to the progress of the works and report this to Project Manager/Commercial Director for review