Managing Quantity Surveyor – Reporting and iTWO

Job Introduction

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. 

Role Responsibility

• Advanced working knowledge of external & STRABAG (or JV) software and everyday use. Focusing on iTWO + Power Bi (understand, mentoring and guidance of QS Controllers and other Managing QS)  
• Full understanding for and implementation of an archive procedure and regime.
• Fully conversant with ability to process certificates and payments through the Company systems and the tracking of invoices, incorporating relevant tax matters.
• Has effective management of all subcontract packages on a contract or within an area including dealing with claims and settlement of major subcontracts. – Management of Sub-Contractor out of ITWO (guidance and procedures)
• Able to compile, interpret and present cost and value forecasts and cashflow schedules on own initiative for own particular p project or section. The ability to compile complex and multidiscipline cost and value forecasts and cashflow schedules for a major contract or area ensuring the accuracy of the data presented
• Able to collate and present accurate internal and external management reports on both straightforward and complex contracts & projects.
• Is fully conversant with and has an in-depth knowledge of the various forms of Method of Measurement and has the ability to initiate and develop measurement and rate opportunities.
• Capable of negotiating, preparing and issuing sub-contract agreements and supplier's orders within the Company's procedures. Ability to fully manage   procurement schedule(s).
• Is capable of negotiating, preparation and issuing of all subcontract orders and agreements.
• Ability to identify opportunity for, obtain information, generate and complete records and submissions unaided.
• Sound knowledge of the various forms of adjudication, expert, arbitration and litigation procedures and the Company procedures for proceeding with such actions.
• Able to operate limited procedures on own initiative.
• A sound working knowledge of the more widely used Conditions of Contract and their variant forms as well as being fully conversant with current project's Conditions of Contract.
• Ability  to  identify  unacceptable  wording  and  requirements  and  to  progress  acceptable  Bonds.  Guarantees  & Warranties.
• Can understand and implement necessary the banking procedures and payment criteria.
• Ability to create cost models from estimating information and details in order to create the allowance document and to facilitate the controlled constructive feedback of actual performance against estimate and the provision of reports on the effectiveness of any terms and conditions. Provide support and input into tender strategies.
• A sound comprehension of cost planning in relation to project terms and conditions and ability to draft consultation documents for use with other disciplines.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of insurance covers, the various excesses, limitations and exclusions together with the conditions affecting project specific insurances as well as the ability to manage and settle claims within the Company procedures. Understands the contractual provisions in relation to insurances.
• Fully conversant with STRABAG (or JV) BIM policy and able to implement on contract.
• Ability to implement a complete cost and value management system for a specific contract, including setting up of the coding structure.
• Able to formulate, prepare and present detailed change management documentation and submissions
• Ability to generate risks strategies and formulate risk management plans
• Ability to utilise the programme as tool to control contract performance.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• iTWO – Knowledge and Understanding
• Power Bi – how the Visualizations  data in different software (E1, Power Bi and ITWO)
• NEC contract experience
• Qualified to minimum HNC (or equivalent) in or similar level
• Commercial experience within the construction industry
• Experience working at a similar level

Desirable:

• MRICS
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or other relevant commercial discipline
• Experience working on large-scale Rail/Infrastructure projects

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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