Project Quantity Surveyor – Europe

Location: Amsterdam 

Salary: €65K – €80K  

Hours: Full time 5 days

What you need to do

• Report to Commercial Manager/Senior QS 
• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers ( e.g. Change Order Log)
• Negotiate and obtain best value with placement of subcontract orders.
• Participate in the management of project budgets, cost plans and feasibility studies as appropriate
• Validate and approve sub-contractors’ interim applications and final submissions including compliance with the Construction Contracts Act
• Lead pre-appointment subcontractor meeting to ensure scope is clearly defined & appoint subcontractor in line with FMC subcontract terms and with any flow downs from the main contract to mitigate any contractual risk
• Prepare accurate monthly Cost Value Reports for review with Commercial Managers /Project Managers/Contracts Managers and presentation to the Projects Directors
• Maximise cash flow through prompt submission of Monthly Valuations with full and accurate supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Negotiate, draft and submit Final Accounts including claims in respect of; loss and expense, delay and disruption and any time extensions
• Maintain a productive relationship with all the Design team professionals and Client representatives throughout the project
• Ensure the full and proper implementation of the Team Commercial procedures where delegated authority so requires

What you need to have

• Hold Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying 
• 3-5 years of quantity surveying experience
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT etc.)
• Ability to critically evaluate and identify gaps in documentation and commercial opportunity (contracts, drawings, specs, CVR’s)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction processes, techniques and systems
• Demonstrates commercial awareness – market, competition, value for money
• Strong numeracy and report writing skills
• Strong negotiation & conflict management skills and Process oriented with focus on results.
• Process oriented & strong attention to detail

What you get in return

Client offers a competitive remuneration package to include basic salary, pension and life assurance, subsistence allowance, fully paid accommodation & travel.

This is a permanent role.