One of our biggest Build Partners OCU is currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor for their fibre team based out of our new Wigan depot. It would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor who wants to advance in this fast-paced industry with a Tier 1 contractor.

Duties and Responsibilities -

• Overall responsibility for managing the quantity surveying team in daily/ weekly/ monthly tasks.
• Proficient in reviewing forms of contract, notably NEC3/ NEC4 and negotiating with clients concerning contract provisions.
• Ensuring contract compliance throughout the entire OCU region, and always taking steps to mitigate OCU's exposure to any commercial risk caused by poorly administered contracts.
• Responsible for all business reporting requirements, to support key business targets.
• Assisting the region and central functions with new contract tenders.
• Ensuring that the process for submitting variations/compensation claims to clients is produced and submitted on time and covers all additional scope works.
• Managing submission of all payment assessments through to prompt cash collection.
• Promote cost saving and increased productivity through initiatives and value engineering.

Skills and Experience -

• Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence.
• Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a similar role.
• Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular MS Excel.
• Experience of CEMAR preferable, but not essential.
• Excellent Communication skills.

Company background:

The Company

Founded in 1994, O'Connor Utilities Limited is a utility contractor in Manchester. To provide utility contract services throughout the UK, also have offices in North Wales, South Wales, Yorkshire, and London.

OCU strive to deliver value for money options correctly the first time in a safe environment, and our team is well-trained and competent.

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