Quantity Surveyor

Overview

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Data Centre team in Denmark

 

The Quantity Surveyor works  within and assist the commercial and construction team to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk.   

 

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction

Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders, analysing and selecting subcontractors, negotiating and finalising subcontract orders.

• Managing financial and commercial aspects of subcontractors to final account completion.

• Maintaining site records and document control.

• Recording site measurements.

• Assisting with forecasts, targets and contract value reconciliations.

• Preparing valuations and variations with sufficient records and details, agreeing changes as works progress.

• Updating projected final account and submitting in a timely manner.

• Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters

• Implement commercial strategy.

• Maintain and protect John Sisk & Son commercial and contractual entitlements

• Participate in contract value reviews maintaining an independent view

• Identify and assess risks and opportunities

• Develop understanding of insurances and warranties

• Engage in cash management activities to ensure good cash flow

• Support tender processes as required

• Supervise and oversee Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors, checking their work

• Maintain site records and control documents

• Apply clear written and verbal communication skills

• Effectively utilise technology platforms

• Be fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement

• Demonstrate commercial awareness and ownership

• Apply time management organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills 

Qualifications

Required

• Degree level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation 
• Knowledge of JCT contracts
• Letter and report writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Contract value reviews (CVRs)
• 2-day safety appreciation course including contract and commercial awareness
• CIOB membership or eligibility 

Desirable

 

• Experience with larger Design and Build contracts

• Knowledge of claims and dispute resolution

• Understanding of contract law

• Involvement with contracts above €/£15m without responsibility

• Responsibility for controlling traditional contracts

• Supervise Assistant Quantity Surveyors and sign-off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues 

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

 

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

 

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

 

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland

 

 

#LI-TH1

 #LIOnsite