Optional's Summary of Experience

Question 1

Can you explain how you managed change effectively under the NEC3 contract on RR framework?

Answer 1

Rigorous change control procedure in place, monthly cost reports reporting on the change, Weekly slots for EWNs as a topic within the weekly meetings, Weekly CE/Change meetings commercially.

Question 2

What is the formal role of the quantity surveyor in any contracts you’ve used, as defined in the contract?

Answer 2

QS role managing the project’s financial aspects, ensuring cost control, and providing expertise in contractual matters, however we are not named in the JCT or NEC.

Question 3

How did you go about establishing entitlement for a claim that you’ve received from a contractor in the past?

Answer 3

This involves understanding the facts, showing the cause, effect, and the contractual basis for the claim.

Question 4

How did you quantify risk on the UoN project?

Answer 4

Assessed the potential hazards by determining their likelihood and severity, and then use a risk matrix or other methods to assign numerical values to each risk. This process helps prioritize risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Question 5

How did you contribute to the risk mitigation strategy?

Answer 5

Contributed toward the frequent risk register reviews held on the project – quantified risk when required.