Principal QS Job Ref 5684BR Job Category Quantity surveying Job Profile Franklin + Andrews is the commercial division of Mott MacDonald which is a wholly independent employee owned company with 14700 staff worldwide. We are continually winning commercial and industry awards including Quantity Surveying Firm of the Year 2011 by Construction News Awarded Project Management Company of the Year 2010 by the Association for Project Management and The Sunday Times '25' Best Big Companies to work for in 2011. Job Description Your duties will include; Assist with the management of a Cost Consultancy team Act as the project manager in the context of the company business management system Take part in contract reviews relating to the contract with the customer. Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports/liaison with sub-divisional manager Assist in securing new and repeat business in line with the sub-divisional budget Comply with QES system and Group/Unit directives Preparation of estimates and cost plans in line with the brief Provision of financial advice including the impact of inflation Advise on contract procurement Assist in the development of programmers for the delivery of our services Preparation of standard documentation - reports, valuations, letters, financial statements etc Preparation of tender documents as required by procurement choice (including Bills of Quantities) The analysis of tenders and preparing tender reports at all stages of procurement Prepare valuations and financial statements; remeasure as necessary and adjust variations Assist in the settlement of construction disputes and prepare and agree final accounts Produce financial fee report for post contract review Attendance at design team and progress meetings as necessary Contract administration (EA role) as necessary Other duties as may reasonably be required Candidate Specification BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar level degree or vocational qualification MRICS/MCIOB/other further post graduate educational qualification is desired but not essential. Excellent report writing skills Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues Excellent presentation and communication skills Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work Technical awareness and able to work with some support to deliver all post contract service delivery and to solve problems Proactive and self motivated Effective time management - efficient and adding value to projects Customer focused - ability to engage in building sound relationships with the customer project team. Selection will be dependent on you demonstrating; TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP CUSTOMER FOCUS Working with Client Requirements BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Business Planning PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Programming & Planning COMMUNICATIONS AND TEAMWORK Oral Influencing Skills PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS Time Management All as described in the full job description available upon request. Contract Type Permanent Work Pattern Full-Time Country United Kingdom Region / State England - Midlands Position Location Birmingham Recruiter Contact Liam Donovan
