Location : Peterborough jobs , Cambridgeshire jobs
Salary : £25,000 - £45,000
Date posted: 11/11/2010 22:00
Sector : Water jobs
Job role : Quantity surveyor jobs
Job type : Permanent jobs
Company : Biwater
Contact : Paul James
Ref : CareerStructure/BWQS122
Job ID : 49012478

Biwater Treatment Ltd brings together complete design and construction teams of process, civil design, construction, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering expertise that are uniquely dedicated to water industry. As a group our turnover has increased significantly over the last 4 years from £65m to £145m. We have recently won several major long term framework agreements throughout the UK, and have an order book of £800m over the next 5 years. We have also recently been awarded company of the year from the Manchester Evening News.

Due to awards within the Anglian region we are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor. You will provide Quantity Surveying services and to ensure that all contractual and financial entitlements are fulfilled. You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and duties/responsibilities of this role will include;

·Prepare applications for payment and ensure payment is received on time.

·Prepare variations including consequential costs and agree with client.

·Ensure all instructions are properly received in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

·Prepare contractual correspondence.

·Prepare, submit and agree final accounts.

·Study and understand the contract conditions and provide contractual advice to members of staff.

·Maximise payment recoveries under the contract.

·Carry out comparison of actual monthly costs with forecasted costs and report any variances.

·Undertake evaluation of variations and enter the analysis into contract reviews.

·Assist Project Managers in ensuring financial targets set by contract review are achieved.

·Assist in production of and agreement of subcontract final account.

·Advise the site team on the financial management of sub-contracts.

·Ensure that company procedures are implemented.

·Implement latest Health & Safety legislation.

Knowledge/Experience

·Civil Engineering background with appreciation of M&E contacts.

·5 – 10 years Quantity Surveying experience.

Education/Qualifications

·Member of (or studying towards) an appropriate recognised professional institution.

·Educated to B-tech – Higher level (Preferably degree level in Quantity Surveying).

In return the company offers attractive remuneration packages, and the opportunity for career development within a progressive Group committed to the concept of personal and management development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and a proactive approach to development of our staff.
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