Company: Wood
Skills: Quantity Surveying
Experience: 2 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Tavaux, France


Overview / Responsibilities

Wood has an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor role in Tavaux (France) at construction site to perform quantity surveying for several construction packages (Including Mechanical, Electrical and Instrument Works). The ideal candidate will work in a multi-cultural integrated team and will report to the Subcontracts Administrator, together reporting to the Subcontracts Administration Manager.

We offer 1 year fixed term contract.

Responsibilities:
  • Check and approve: i) the unit price Pre-Accounting with the drawings issued for construction and; ii) As Built Accounting based on as built drawings submitted by construction contractors. Verify quantities and relevant economical evaluation according to the preambles and method of measurements stipulated in the Contract.
  • Prepare and issue, on weekly basis, the report and the status of the (pre and as built) accounting for each contract
  • Expedite and ensure timely receipt of the accounting from construction contractors
  • Maintain proper filing of all accounting to facilitate any audit
  • Liaise with construction contractors to verify their Progress Payment Certificates (issued on monthly basis)
  • Assist the Subcontract Administrator in the assessment of Contractor's additional compensation requests and offers, negotiate and agree with Contractor and issue the relevant Change Orders (CHO), obtain all internal and external authorizations, and send the CHO to Contractor for execution. Once the CHO will be completed, verify the final cost proposal from Contractor and submit for the approval to the Subcontract Administrator.
  • Participate to the analysis of construction contractors' claims
  • Participate to the preparation of contract revisions
  • Monitor the official correspondence between Wood and construction contractors and inform the subcontract administrator for any urgent issues.
  • Participate to the preparation of official letters for construction contractors
  • Follow up the expiry dates of Bank Guarantees (Performance, advance payment, etc), and the insurances provided by construction contractors.
  • Participate the weekly subcontracting meetings with subcontractors and participate to the preparation of the notes of meetings after each weekly meeting.
  • Participate to the continuous update of the subcontracts monthly report with the extra works issued during that month.


Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate shall
  • hold an Engineer or a technical degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Quantity Surveying for works in industrial plants;
  • have very good level of written and spoken French and English
  • Have good experience in MS Office programs with complex Excel files
  • Have very good communication skills
  • be used to work in an integrated team on complex projects
  • be a team player
  • be eligible to work in France
  • be available to work at construction site


Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. At Wood our common purpose is to ‘unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.’ Through the delivery of our Consulting, Project and Operations solutions across energy and the built environment we deliver exceptional returns for our clients, our people, our investors and the communities where we live and work. Visit us at  www.woodplc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.