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Quantity Surveyor

Posted a month ago

  • Glastonbury, Somerset
  • Permanent
  • car or allowance + benefits
  • £42,000 to £48,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored

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.  



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