Quantity Surveyor
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Job Summary
We have an exciting job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor role to join our London & South team to work on New Builds Modernization Commercial and Retail construction projects.
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for proactively preventing and actively resolving contractual concerns in contracts between KONE and the customer and in contracts between KONE and subcontractors/suppliers. The emphasis is on actions that minimize legal and commercial risk proactively. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team). The role may be located direct to the project or part of the local frontline unit.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensures that the Sub-Contracts are made in line with KONEs contract guidelines andpolicies.
- Fully understands the scope and terms of the main contract as well as sub-contractsincluding both KONEs obligations to customer and subcontractors obligations toKONE.
- Monitors KONEs compliance with the contractual obligations throughout the contractterm.
- Reporting of risk
- Keeping up-to-date records of these matters e.g. variations to scope of worksevents that entitle to an extension of time under the contract.
- Maintaining a filing system including all relevant documentation concerningcontractual and financial significance e.g. identifying and maintaining a register ofcontract charges.
- Supports Project Manager and team converting opportunities to profitableVariation Orders.
- Ensures all payments to and by KONE are made on time and ensuring all notificationsto third parties are made on time.
- Monitors the cost control and client change control processes.
- Maintains project forecast costs revenue and profitability using SAP and businessreporting tools.
Provides the following reports monthly:
- Cost/Value reconciliation (contract value measured against contract cost)
- Responsible for project final account discussions with the customer.
- Resolves or assists Legal in resolving any contract disputes between KONE and thecustomer and/or subcontractors.
- Variation opportunities
- Cash flow forecast
Relevant skills and experience:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or Legal
- Knowledge in JCT is essential
- Knowledge in NEC is desirable
- Good people skills and the ability to build and develop relationships.
- Project management skills
- Strong contractual knowledge
- Resilience determination and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Sound commercial awareness.
- Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
- Proficient in Microsoft packages
- Presentation skills
What KONE can offer:
We offer a competitive salary 25 days holiday and 8 additional Bank Holidays 1 volunteering day Pension Scheme Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lift and escalator industry Bonus Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Car/Travel Allowance GymFlexi Membership Kone Discounts 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access and hybrid working.
At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Key Skills
- Data Center Experience
- Google Docs
- Cost Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Land Surveying
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Management
- Auto Estimating
- Contracts
- Google Suite
About Company
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral ... View more
