Graduate QS

Company: CV-Library
Job type: Full-time
Salary:
26,000 - 28,000 GBP/Year

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Attendance of pre-contract meetings

* Preparation and valuation of interim applications and final accounts

* Identification and notification of variations

* Administration of sub-contracts and sub-sub-contracts including issue of required Notices under the contracts

* Negotiation of subcontracts and sub-sub-contracts

* Preparation of payments for sub-sub-contractors

* Negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes

* Cash flow forecasting

* Assessing and managing credit risks

* Monthly WIP reports for accounts specifying and making provisions for any known/potential risks

* Support the on-going development of the company position in its key sectors

* Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies including Health & Safety

* Observe and comply with all good working practices.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES

Essential:

* Good knowledge of construction contract law

* Experience in contract negotiation

* Experience of administration of contracts and sub-contracts

* Claims and dispute resolution skills and proven record

* Excellent communication skills - both oral and written

* Commercially aware

* Time management and organisation skills

* Good computer skills with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office in particularly Excel

* Ability to work on own initiative, but understand level of responsibility within the team

* Hold a valid driving license

Desirable:

* BSc (Hons 2.1) in Quantity Surveying (or similar)

* Previous experience of working in the Precast Concrete sector

* Hold a current CSCS card

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