We are currently assisting in the search for a Project QS for our client in Balcombe, West Sussex.

This pivotal position is to provide a quantity surveying role at project level, interfacing with operations and reporting to the management team. To act as a day to day link between the operational and commercial team. This role covers small to intermediate works groups, and contains the opportunity to progress the commercial function across the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration of NEC3 contracts, Options A and C including PSC;
• Maintain contract project documentation;
• Preparation and issue of EWN’s and CE’s to the supply chain and clients;
• Attend weekly and monthly commercial meetings at a project level;
• Monitor change control at a project level;
• Liaise with the programmer(s) at a project level;
• Pre, during and post contract liaison with clients and supply chain;
• Supply chain negotiation and letting package of work;
• Manage and value variations/ CE’s;
• Preparation and submission of monthly valuations;
• Preparation and submission of final accounts;
• Preparation and submission of project tenders including follow up;
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant client representatives and the supply chain.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate for the role.   

Requirements:

• BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying 
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an NEC contract environment;
• Demonstrable understanding of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract work; 
• Proficient working knowledge of NEC 3 main and subcontract contract forms (essential); 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (essential); 
• Strong user of Excel: charts, pivots, lookups, and sheet automation

Benefits

• Pension
• Car Allowance

Salary - £55,000 

If you would like to find out more about the role and for a confidential chat, please contact Sharna on 07412 428 910 or email Sharna@optimal-recruitment.co.uk