About the Company:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Blue Chip Tier 1 contractors, they are one of the most respected and successful contractors in the UK. This role will be working within their Civil Engineering business unit and will be working primarily on highways projects. All projects are negotiated and are never a ‘race to the bottom’.
They currently have a visible workload until 2022 and most of their works are repeat business from single clients.
Salary and package are negotiable for candidates who meet all the search criteria and have an excellent track record.
About the Role:
Measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings) for Valuations, Variations & Final Accounts by preparing detailed, accurate and orderly measurements in accordance with relevant measurement standards.
Agreement of valuation dates and preparing, submitting and agreement of interim valuations in accordance with those dates.
Providing detailed record and valuation of work executed with application of principles of cash maximisation and issuing of draft invoices to Sales Ledger Department and advising of agreed valuations dates.
Measurement and valuation of subcontractor’s work for payment and Final Account purposes by agreement of subcontract valuations and completion of regular and timely payment certificates.
Recognising and advising Site Manager on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued.
Ensuring adequate records are kept for the purposes of valuing variations and ascertaining loss and/or expense by maintaining records of resource allocation including labour plant and materials and reviewing subcontract correspondence for delay and loss and/or expense claims.
Preparation of claim documentation & information for submission to Clients/ Consultants within required timescales.
Satisfying Client deadlines for estimates and quotations whilst applying principles of profit maximisation and protecting Companies interests.
Preparation of tender enquiry documents for the procurement of subcontractors and assist with the subcontract buyers through to placement of order.
Understanding and advising on the terms and conditions of the main contract and also the subcontract, which may also include negotiation with the subcontractor for the agreement thereof.
About You:
You will have experience of working in the civil engineering contracting environment with good working knowledge and experience with the NEC form of contract. Current or previous highway experience would be a distinct advantage.
