Post Title: Quantity Surveyor

Accountable to: Managing Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kingston KT1 3GZ 

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm (and as required by the business)

About Breyer Group

Breyer is one of the leading property services providers in the South and South East, with over 60 years of experience within the public sector. Established in 1956 by Fred Breyer, the company remains a family-owned business and we pride ourselves on continuing to work with family values in place. Our specialist roofing, responsive repairs and refurbishment teams (also known as Roofing, Repair and Renew) deliver award-winning results through innovative, sustainable, socially-conscious and environmentally-sensitive solutions.

The Post
Our Quantity Surveyors are based within the busy Surveying team in our Construction department. The post holder will be based within our head office in Romford but will be required to attend various sites and external meetings. A good understanding of Word and Excel is essential, along with understanding of accounting systems. Breyer Quantity Surveyors currently interface with Summit to collate their project costings.

Flexibility
In order to work effectively in a changing environment, flexibility is required from the post holder. This may be that other tasks are undertaken and/or location of base may change. These will be within the same level of responsibility and terms and conditions of employment.

Main Responsibilities

• To work successfully in a partnering framework.

• To work with standard forms of sub contract and main contract

• Liaise with the Estimating Department to receive full contract documentation

• Generally ensure all matters in relation to the tender are understood, including contract terms and conditions.

• To be responsible for procurement of sub contract works

• Measure subcontractors work where appropriate, maintaining proper records, marked up drawings etc.. and complete payment certificate in accordance with the pre-agreed payment terms, liaising with Site Managers and Contract Managers in respect of quality of work, dayworks, etc..

• Ensure that necessary insurance / tax certificates / VAT information and subcontracts are returned prior to first payment.

• Prepare and agree subcontract final accounts.

• Release retentions as appropriate in liaison with Managing Surveyor.

• Fully monitor all costs for the project including preliminaries, design fees, utility fees, subcontract and materials.

• Assist the Contract Managers with preparing Preliminary Budgets for Director approval and targeting.

• Liaise with Accounts Department in respect of cost allocations and accruals.

• To produce detailed quarterly forecasts and cashflows

• To report on a monthly basis cost value reconciliations (MCR).and discuss the extent of provisions with Managing Surveyors.

• Attend and report current procurement and cost situation at monthly review meeting including identifying any areas of concern.

• On a monthly basis (or otherwise as agreed) prepare applications for payment in liaison with the Client’s Representative to include a projected final account sum.

• As the project progresses, value and agree payment in respect of variations.

• On completion, prepare and agree draft final account for the final approval of the Chief Surveyor.

• Ensure interim certificates are received in accordance with the terms of the contract and monitor any non-receipt of payment from the Client.

• To work with key clients to achieve their expectations

• Working well with external consultants

• Ensure Contract Managers and Site Managers are kept informed of the financial position in respect of both cost and value.

• Prepare with the Contract Manager contractual claims where appropriate, liaising closely with the Managing Surveyor. Agree a clear division of responsibilities with the Contract Manager in respect to correspondence and records to support contractual claims. • Attend regular internal/external project meetings.

• Attend regular subcontract meetings.

• To research information as required by the line manager.

• To contribute to the effective running of a large, dynamic, diverse department with ambitious targets and evolving structures.

• Perform any other duty associated with the role of this post.

• Develop a harmonious relationship with the Contract Management to ensure maximum communication and co-operation.

General duties

• To liaise with relevant staff as required.

• To maintain confidentiality regarding client information at all times.

• To operate within the equal opportunities policy framework and implement the policy within this area of work.

• As required, to attend training sessions, conferences and staff meetings in line with our commitment to Investors in People.

• To be self servicing in the area of administrative functions.

• To be flexible with regard to working hours where requested (occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary).

• To liaise with relevant staff and outside authorities/agencies as requested.

• To adhere to Breyer Group’s health and safety policy.

• To adhere to Breyer Group’s Environmental Standards and accreditation

Other Responsibilities

Other responsibilities for this particular post contribute to the successful delivery of the full range of functions of the Surveying team. These are to be carried out in the absence of and alongside members of the surveying team. Person Specification The successful candidate should meet the following requirements: Knowledge and Experience

• Working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor for a minimum of five years.

• To be commercially aware.

• Training and experience in JCT Forms of Contracts and recent updates, along with awareness of NEC and PPC2000 contractual obligations.

• To possess the ability to confidently work in a partnering framework.

• Experience of undertaking projects independently, and seeing projects thorough to completion.

• Word processing experience with a good understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to check editing and errors.

Personal attributes and skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to show tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, telephone skills and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Willingness to continue training and increase their experience (CPD) where opportunities and provided by the Breyer Group.

• Flexibility and willingness to work outside normal office hours when the occasion demands.

Qualifications Required: Essential

• To possess a HNC qualification as a minimum • A full, clean driver’s license.