Overview

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? McAllister A Vortex Company, delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the world’s water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

McAllister A Vortex Company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the commercial and construction teams to support successful project delivery, build strong relationships, maximise commercial returns and effectively manage risk

Key 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.
• Engage in cash management activities to ensure good cash flow
• Support tender processes as required
• 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
  
  

Experience, Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry, managing costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, subcontract procurement, contract administration, and commercial risk management.
• Experience undertaking Contract Value Reviews (CVRs), forecasting, cost reporting, and cash flow management.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and collaborate with project teams to achieve commercial objectives.

• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
• Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
• Use of Microsoft Word, Excel
  
  

Education & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline)
• Civil engineering work experience, including utilities knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
• Two years estimating experience
• Negotiation skills
• Contract value reviews (CVRs
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
• Structural or civil engineering qualification (Desirable)
• Current Driving Licence

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.