Title:                 Quantity Surveyor 

  

Location:          Glastonbury 

  

Salary:             £42,000 to £48,000  + car allownace/package

  

Sector:             Main Contracting, New build, Refurb

  

Start Date:       Immediate 

    
The Company:
Our client is a successful main contractor with an established reputation within the South West market and beyond.  Typical projects are £100k - £5m across; Education, Commercial. Listed Building, Health and Community & Leisure 
Quantity Surveyor - The Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced  Quantity Surveyor to join the regional  commercial  team.  You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial  aspects of construction projects up to £5m. 
Typical duties & responsibilities: 

• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.


• Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately


• Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.


• Prepare, and in conjunction with senior management agree final account with client`s representative.


• Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.


• Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.


• Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.


• Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.


• To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.


• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.


• Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.


• Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Quantity Surveyor - The Person 

• You will have solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor 


• Minimum of 3 years’ Experience working as a QS or Estimator on projects


• Quantity Surveying or Building / Construction related qualification would be advantageous.


• Good understanding and knowledge of the construction industry, including the ability to read architectural drawings and understand the construction process.


• The ability to prepare contractor’s quantities from specifications and drawings.


• Cost Control, Cost Management, and Cost Reporting skills

 

The Reward:

• Competitive salary


• Company car allowance 


• Plus benefits (work mileage, pension, life insurance, major illness insurance, 


• Performance bonus.  

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this,  or any other vacancy (phone number removed)