Claims Quantity Surveyor
Posted 1 day ago by First Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Claims Quantity Surveyor role involves managing, assessing, and resolving contractual claims within the Oil & Gas sector on a hybrid basis in Kingston upon Thames. This position requires expertise in contract law, cost management, and dispute resolution, with a focus on safeguarding the financial and legal interests of the Contractor. The role includes preparing and negotiating claims, collaborating with various stakeholders, and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse contract documents, project plans, and correspondence to identify potential claims and areas of risk.
- Prepare, assess, and submit claims for additional costs, extensions of time, variations, and other contractual entitlements.
- Review Subcontractor claims against scope and agree on the correct elements of any change in scope with the Subcontractor team.
- Quantify and substantiate claims through the collection and presentation of relevant evidence, including site records, schedules, and cost data.
- Collaborate with project teams, contractors, clients, and legal advisors to resolve claims efficiently and amicably.
- Negotiate settlements and participate in formal dispute resolution processes if necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of claims and associated documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
- Provide expert advice on contractual matters, risk management, and claims strategy throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of contract law.
- Expertise in cost management and dispute resolution procedures.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Experience in preparing and negotiating claims.
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Kingston upon Thames
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Claims Quantity Surveyor
Initial 6 – 9 Month Contract Outside IR35
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey – 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week from home
Oil & Gas sector
A Claims Quantity Surveyor is required to work on an initial 6 – 9 month contract basis based in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey that will offer the flexibility to work outside IR35 and working on a hybrid basis consisting of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home.
The Claims Quantity Surveyor plays a pivotal role in the management, assessment, and resolution of contractual claims within the project. The Claims Quantity Surveyor is responsible for ensuring that claims are properly prepared, substantiated, and negotiated to safeguard the financial and legal interests of the Contractor.
The role requires a strong understanding of contract law, cost management, and dispute resolution procedures, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills.
The Quantity Surveyor supports the Project Manager and the Preparations Lead in the following tasks.
- Analyse contract documents, project plans, and correspondence to identify potential claims and areas of risk.
- As the Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will prepare, assess, and submit claims for additional costs, extensions of time, variations, and other contractual entitlements.
- Review Subcontractor claims against scope.
- Agree the correct elements (cost and time) of any change in scope with Subcontractor team in support of the Project Manger
- As the Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will review Subcontractor claims against main contract scope.
- Identify the correct elements (cost and time) of any change in scope claimed by Subcontractor and prepare the on pass of the claims to Company incorporating Contractor elements.
- Quantify and substantiate claims through the collection and presentation of relevant evidence, including site records, schedules, and cost data.
- As the Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will collaborate with project teams, contractors, clients, and legal advisors to resolve claims efficiently and amicably.
- Negotiate settlements and participate in formal dispute resolution processes if necessary.
- As the Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will maintain accurate records of claims and associated documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
- Provide expert advice on contractual matters, risk management, and claims strategy throughout the project lifecycle.