Quantity surveyor

Legacy Strategies are hiring on behalf of our client in the civil engineering industry for a MEP Quantity Surveyor. As an MEP Quantity Surveyor, your role entails managing the cost and contract aspects of MEP work packages from initiation to closure within the project. You must be hardworking, meticulous and be able to work well within a team. Roles and Responsibilities: * Administering contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and subcontractors. * Managing incentivisation arrangements when necessary. * Assisting in assessing Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events. * Providing regular cash flow forecasts of expenditure for the MEP package. * Reporting expenditure against the package budget monthly. * Supporting the change management process alongside other project functions. * Contributing to the monthly consolidated project-wide cost/expenditure report. * Assessing potential contractor and supplier claims, making settlement recommendations. * Finalising contractor #39;s accounts and closing out contracts for the project. * Issuing consultant, supplier, or contractor instructions for approval. * Reporting on the expenditure of financial contingencies for relevant packages. * Providing schedules of rates and commercial input for tender documentation. * Conducting cost analyses of bid returns. * Assisting the package project manager in resolving financial and commercial issues during the tender process. * Supporting negotiations for two-stage fixed prices for relevant tenders. * Reviewing monthly valuations from contractors, preparing recommendations for approval. * Reviewing all instructions issued by the project manager for cost implications. * Supporting the change control process, identifying cost implications of proposed changes. * Assisting in resolving claims and disputes with contractors. * Reporting to the MEP Commercial Manager. Qualifications and Experience Required: * Relevant experience in commercial management of MEP packages in medium or large-scale projects. * Previous involvement in construction projects. * Bachelor #39;s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field. * Chartered status with RICS or an equivalent professional body. * Experience working on major projects. * Previous experience of working in the M E environment. * Worked on NEC 3 option C. * Good knowledge of all aspects of commercial management. * Familiarity with various forms of NEC contract. Apply now for immediate consideration