Job Details
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Division: FI Construction
Location: Based Chorley
Reporting to: Commercial Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 (1-hour unpaid break)
Role Overview
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
FI Real Estate Management are one of the UK’s most established names in commercial property and asset management, we are committed to providing innovative spaces where both established and growing businesses can thrive.
We understand that our talented workforce is at the core of our achievements and are looking for ambitious and hardworking individuals, seeking a rewarding career, to join us on this exciting journey.
With a vast portfolio of commercial and industrial real estate spanning over 15 million sq ft and with an additional 4.5 million sq ft in the pipeline, we’re constantly growing and are actively seeking driven individuals to join our team.
- Self delivery of key packages such as ground works, steel and cladding
- 10 year clear pipeline of works
- Growth within the company to progress to senior level
- Supportive working environment
- In house plant over a value of £15,000,000
Key Tasks
- An ability to understand and comply with Company Procedures
- Achieve or exceed budgeted margin by looking for opportunities, alternative methods of completing the works and buying gains from S/C Procurement without compromise to relationships
- Valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the contracts cash position
- Complete monthly CVR reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection
- Administer the main contract conditions and identify and prepare timely contractual notices for all events
- Price and agree all contract variations, in a timely manner whilst maximising their entitlement
- Understand and demonstrate a good working knowledge of the contract at Preconstruction Stage
- Procure supply chain orders in a timely manner that accurately reflect the scope works and administer same, accurately valuing, certifying and issuing relevant payment notices
- Achieve timely final account agreement on client and supply chain accounts, whilst maintaining strong working relationships
- Understand progress on site via site walks and liaising with Project Manager
- Determine how progress will impact cost
- Influence project decision making with cost advice
- Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Commercial Manager
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Essential Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate some or all the requirements below:
- Industrial/Groundworks experience – but not essential
- JCT contract knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Highly organised
- The ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Can do attitude
About FI Construction:
Construction and demolition are an integral part of the FI Real Estate Management business, set up to deliver our growing pipeline of new-build projects across the UK. FI Construction experts provide the knowledge and experience needed to meet the increasing market demand for new, high quality industrial and commercial space.
By working closely with our development teams, FI Construction is able to further enhance our industrial and other commercial offerings. We are in the process of building brand new units that will create attractive and desirable space for tenants of all types and sizes.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.