Subcontract Specialist/Quantity Surveyor

Our client is looking to make the appointment of a "Subcontracts Specialist/Quantity Surveyor" for a mega cracker project in Antwerp, Belgium.



Opportunity for a Subcontracts Specialist role in Antwerp/Belgium at construction site to perform quantity surveying for several construction packages (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrument Works etc). 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.
Responsibilities:

• Check and approve: i) the unit price Measurements with the drawings issued for construction and; ii) As Built Measurements 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) Measurements for each contract
• Expedite and ensure timely receipt of the Measurements from construction contractors
• Maintain proper filing of all Measurements to facilitate any audit
• Liaise with construction contractors to verify their Progress Payment Certificates (issued on monthly basis)
• Check the evaluation of any extra works requested by construction contractors / client
• Participate to the analysis of construction contractors' claims
• Participate to the preparation of contract revisions
• Monitor the official correspondence between EPC 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, a technical or a relevant degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying for works in industrial plants;
• have very good level of written and spoken English, Dutch is a plus.
• 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 Belgium
• be available to work at construction site

Duration of the contract: 12 Months with possible further extension

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