ISG
About ISG
ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world's most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Project Surveyor (6770)

Job Title:Project Surveyor

Division:UK Construction / Construction North

Location: Localoffice is Birmingham

Reporting to:Managing Surveyor

Why ISG

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to fostering a culture that inspires, supports and encourages our people to build something special. Our success as a business relies on our people who work across our sites, operational teams and enabling departments, and through their hard work, commitment and talent, play their role in ISG achieving our vision to deliver places for people and businesses to thrive.

The opportunity

The project is a £61 mln upgrage /refurbishment scheme for HMP Birmingham. As a Project / Quantity Surveyor you will work as part of a commercial team of 5 people and wider ISG project team of 30 and will manage sub-contractor packages and supply chain. Ideally you will have experience of fitout/refurb projects and large projects and main contractor experience, although not essential.

Role purpose

The Project Surveyor will take responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction with the Senior Surveyor.The project will suit a Surveyor with a professional and proactive manner who has a genuine desire to develop their management skills. Candidates must be robust, organised with strong track record of working closely with the client. Excellent attention to detail is essential.

Key accountabilities

• To take active responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction with the Senior Surveyor.
• To suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal.
• To take a lead role in the valuation process.
• To actively promote ISG philosophy and culture.
• Be aware of element costings and costs per square metre
• Develop initial project budget and agree detailed cost plan with the Senior Surveyor for agreement with the professional team.
• Confirm project insurance arrangements.
• Advise client on procurement routes available.
• Prepare and monitor Bid Package Tender Schedule.
• Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with value engineering exercises.
• Advise on selection of Works Contractors.
• Monitor the information flow both to and from ISG to ensure that work undertaken is fully authorised at all times.
• Attend and if necessary, chair meetings with the design team and with works contractors.
• Manage the change process in conjunction with the extended team.
• Instruct accounts to invoice clients
• Prepare payment documentation for subcontractors and suppliers for approval by line manager
• Prepare 'rolling' final account throughout project and agree at PC (with approval of line manager)
• Close out financial account and retention releases (with approval of line manager)
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Interior directors responsible
• Provide feedback to trade contractors on completion
• Internal reporting via billing monitors, Internal value Forecasts, Cash Flows MCR's and interim CVR's
• Acts as the lynch pin with the day to day running of the project in terms of procurement and financial control and as a result must be an effective communicator.
• Acts as the key co-ordinator with the professional team and Subcontractors in respect to the valuation process.
• Takes on role of mentor to AQS and support staff.

Skills & experience

• Previous experience of successfully carrying out a surveying role on a project, £3m+ and its delivery within the time and budget constraints to a high quality.
• Preferably previous experience of major structural work on existing buildings.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a building related subject

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning
  
• Annual recognition and values awards
  
• Global employee assistance program
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Life assurance
  
• Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
  
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
  
• Volunteer day
  
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
  
• Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
  
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
  
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone's invited
  

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