Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

The Nexum Group are looking for an experienced QS for our client in Buckinghamshire.

This client is rapidly establishing itself as a market leader in the Building Services sector. Specialising in Ductwork, Airside, and Insulation services, they provide critical solutions to the Construction Industry, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Headquartered in Buckinghamshire, their facility is home to dedicated Estimating, Design, Manufacturing, Operational, and Leadership teams. This centralised approach allows them to manage every project seamlessly, from initial client conception through to successful completion, ensuring that all objectives are met with precision and professionalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Contract

•Prepare Tender Risk Analysis based on standard formats.

•Prepare contract documentation.

•Prepare Project Execution Plans, Procurement Strategies and communicate set-up of Projects.

Contract Management

•Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors / contracts with particular emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility, etc.

•Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the contractual notices required.

•Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Manager/Procurement Department.

•Maintain procurement schedules.

•Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries and negotiate agreements.

•Provide advice on contractual claims analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required.

Cost Management

•Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed costs and forecast costs to completion for all categories of project costs.

•Understand allowances for elements of work.

•Administer and value sub-contractor accounts.

•Use the company s financial systems to the benefit of the business to ensure accurate cost reporting.

Value Management

•Measurement of work to maximise the value of applications to our clients.

•Prepare interim and final accounts.

•Liaise with the client, client representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues including the agreement of additional monies.

Cash Management

•Administer applications for payment and payment of sub-contractors to ensure positive cash flow where possible and fair valuations.

General

•Ensure that client relationships are enhanced to maximise current and future opportunities.

•To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, in line with company formats and standards.

•Respond to client letters in a fitting and contractual manner to ensure that the companies position is protected at all times.

•Always act in a manner fitting to the business and uphold the company s standards internally and externally at all times.

Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge of Contract Law

Procificiency in DUctwork Takeoff Systems (Ensign)

Have a basic understanding of Ductwork systems in order to complete take offs etc for material bought goods

Five years experience working as a project quantity surveyor or higher

Has previous experience working for a M&E services Contractor

Use of estimating / measurement software

Medium or Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word and Excel

Fluent in English

Qualifications

A degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc Hons is preferable) or Engineering degree qualification 2:1 or above from a recognised body.

Personal Specifications

•Confident/Outgoing

•Able to communicate fluently in English both written and verbally

•Able to use own initiative

•Good people management and motivational skills

•Takes responsibility for own workload

•Excellent organisational skills

•Attention to detail

•Communicates effectively both written and verbal

•Enjoys problem solving

•Able to interact confidently with different levels of staff

•A can do attitude

•Good influencing skills

•Builds appropriate, professional and friendly relationships with the teams both in the office and on site.

•Excellent presentation skills

•Effective use of time, ability to plan ahead and prioritise workload