Quantity Surveyor

Farrans Construction; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000

Job description

We build, we transform, and we connect. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.

Are you ready to work with us to deliver a variety of high-quality engineering and construction solutions, whilst making a positive difference to the communities we operate in?

Outline of the role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for monitoring the control of costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording on a variety of projects. You will provide commercial support to the delivery teams with the design and construction of the projects in line with time, cost, quality, carbon, HSE, and custom.

Project outline

Farrans have recently been awarded additional renewable windfarm projects in the highlands of Scotland. Our project scope consists of establishing the infrastructure for turbine installation and maintenance, as well as substantial enabling works to accommodate turbine deliveries. The windfarms aim to improve the UK government's emissions by 2035.

As a Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include:

1. To achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting.
2. Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients.
3. Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts.
4. Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule.
5. Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract.
6. Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Suppliers are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets.
7. Ensure that Farrans Construction is compliant with all contractual requirements.
8. Monitor project expenditure against budget.
9. Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections.
10. Explore opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost.
11. Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims, and additional payments.
12. Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable documentation to clients.
13. Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility.
14. Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policy.

Required Skills and Experience

1. Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects.
2. Strong understanding of modern building techniques, plant and equipment, and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues.
3. Strong understanding of construction contract conditions.
4. Appreciation of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of construction solutions.
5. Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification.
6. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software.

What we can offer you

Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

1. Car allowance
2. Payment of an annual professional membership
3. Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%)
4. Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included)
5. 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
6. Enhanced family policies

For this role, we can offer living away from home allowance, which depends on site and location and can be amended throughout your contract. We are here to make this as seamless as possible; therefore, we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance, and cover travel costs (as set out in our living away from home policy).

Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.