Quantity Surveyor

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• United Social Infrastructure: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• UnitedInfrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

The Pre Construction team of the complex projects divison within United Social Infrastructure is recruiting

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities:

1. Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
2. Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
3. Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations.
4. Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
5. Client Facing
6. Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration:

1. Monitor and track contract obligations.
2. Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
3. Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events/issues.
4. Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
5. Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
6. Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management:

1. Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
2. Capture and report cost variances.
3. Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation:

1. Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
2. Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
3. Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data.
4. Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
5. Prepare monthly valuations.
6. Maintain change registers.
7. Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Education:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial field.

Professional Membership:

• Membership in an appropriate professional body.

Skills:

• Strong data interrogation skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in bid knowledge.

Legal and Contractual Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of legal and contractual aspects.

Industry Exposure:

• Demonstrated industry experience.

Driving License:

• Valid driving license.
  
  

What We Offer:

If you're a Quantity Surveyor seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates

How to Apply:

If you're ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Infrastructure prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.