The company:

Driver Project Services (DPS) are a global multidisciplinary consultancy firm which has operated in the UK and overseas for over 45 years, providing commercial and dispute related services to the construction and engineering industries.

DPS offer a full range of planning, project management and commercial management services for both construction and civil engineering projects.

The role:

DPS are currently looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to enhance the current team and support projects in all commercial aspects of the business. The role will be based in Teesside but will involve visits to the projects as required.

We are looking for someone with previous contractor experience to administer the quantity surveying function on these projects. The ideal candidate will have multi-discipline experience and be familiar with applications, contract change management, subcontractor procurement and management, and project reporting, along with a good working knowledge of the standard construction contracts including NEC3, JCT, and NEC4.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Attend site as required and ensure commercial compliance is being followed.
• Ensure applications and invoices are issued on time, accurate and in adherence to the contract terms.
• Commercially manage change events for a successful outcome.
• Review any debtors and assist the credit control team with any outstanding payments.
• Monthly reporting of WIP and Cost Value Reports.
• Review of weekly operational reports for commercial tracking.
• Provide contractual and commercial assistance on projects, including attending progress meetings and assisting with programme management under NEC projects.
• Commercially manage subcontractors.
• Placing of orders and certification of applications, management of change and agreement of the final accounts.
• Resolve any client financial or contractual issues and dispute and Final Account projects.
• Control WIP levels and review monthly.
• Review and control monthly Gross Profit report to ensure accurate costs and revenues.

Key candidate criteria:

• Experience in civil engineering, groundworks, or land remediation would be advantageous.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar industry recognised qualification.
• 5 years plus, post graduate experience, ideally on site.
• Understanding of the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and professional manner.
• To be able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen for value and cost management.
• Have good organisational skills and be able to multi-task and re-prioritize, whilst maintaining an attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team.

Additional information:

We are happy to offer contract as well as permanent employment opportunities.

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