Quantity Surveyor

Buttimer Engineering is seeking a skilled QS to join our project delivery team in Germany.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial and contractual management of a large Mechanical Project where we will operate as Subcontractor to a Main Contractor.

This role shall therefore include working the Main Contractor in addition to management of our Subcontractor’s / supply chain.

The role requires ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Budget Management
• Prepare and manage project cost reports.
• Cash flow forecasts.
• Cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor labour costs both for hires labour and Subbies.
• Material procurement costs Tender versus Construction -Savings to be outlined and value against Margins.
• Plant and equipment – Hire costs, Weekly review with PM on Hire durations, Cranes, MEMP, Brugg Tooling Test equipment.
• Subcontractor payments – Payment Plans to be agreed prior to works starting on site.
• Track budget vs actual expenditure.
• Identify cost overruns early and report to PM & OM to align with next steps.
• Valuations & Applications for Payment
• Prepare monthly interim valuations for the client.
• Measure completed works (based on drawings and site progress) to tie in with PM and Site Planner to insure progress is aligned with % Claim reported by Supervision.
• Negotiate and agree valuations with the Main Contractor.

• Ensure correct valuation of

• Variations.
• Dayworks & Agree with Subbies prior to Invoicing.
• Variations & Change Control

• Identify change events from

• Revised drawings & Design changes.
• RFI responses and effects this has on site team and subbies – Price scope and issue to PM for sign off.
• Price variations (labour, materials, design, prelims, overhead & profit) also chase Subbies for Variation quotes prior to.
• Negotiate and agree final values with the Commercial Manager and Site PM.
• Maintain variation log and issue weekly to OM & PM along with Hours earned / Spent Cost accrued for materials.
• Prepare and issue subcontract agreements.
• Manage subcontractor payment applications along with cash flow on the project.
• Assess and certify subcontractor valuations.
• Negotiate final accounts and close out along with correct paperwork .
• Ensure both Buttimer’s & Subbies compliance with contract terms.
• Procurement
• Assist in procurement strategy and request weekly reports and forecast for future spending.
• Review enquiries and compare quotations.
• Commercial review of Subbie and Brugg packages.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project programme and projected cash flow on the project.
• Contract Administration
• Understand the form of contract.
• Issue and respond to contractual notices from subbies and suppliers.

• Monitor

• Extension of time claims.
• Loss and expense claims – If required.
• Maintain proper commercial records on to Share Point with limited access to insure Buttimer files are secure.
• Final Accounts
• Prepare final account submission for Clients Post final account agreements with Subbies.
• Agree final variations both with Client & Project subbies.
• Close subcontractor accounts.

• Identify commercial risks early

• Design coordination issues
• Scope gaps
• Delays affecting prelim costs
• Interface risks between mechanical and electrical trades
• Advise project manager on financial exposure
• Preferred Skills & Qualifications
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• 5 plus years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor role or similar, ideally within a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract frameworks (e. g. NEC, FIDIC or equivalent).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, Project cost management tools.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and commercial awareness skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
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