Quantity Surveyor

Title: Quantity Surveyor (all levels required)
Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,000 to £75,000 + package
Sector: Tier 1, New Build, Main contracting
Start Date: ASAP
The Company:
Our client is a one of the leading privately owned Tier 1 main contractors in the UK with an established reputation within the South West market across new build construction sectors. Typical projects are major New build construction across Student Accomodation, Build to Rent (PRS) and Education. Projects can be anything from £25million – £150milli+
Quantity Surveyor – The Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team for a leading Tier 1 main contractor. You will be responsible for either leading or assistaing in (DOE) the day to day commercial aspects of projects in the South West area. This position will report to a Managing QS or SQS and offers strong development opportunities and career progression. The role will be office based in Central with site visits and occasional remote working when required.
Typical duties & responsibilities:
* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
* Help to 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.
* Assist in-agreeing 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 at least 3 yeards experience as QS or 7 years + for SQS
* Demonstrable experience of working on construction new build projects of at least £10m in value
* Experience working for a main contractor is essential
* Keen to progress a long term career as QS
* Commutable to the central Bristol
* Experience in living accomodation (private, student, care) or Schools is beneficial
* Innovative – ability to identify better ways of doing things
* A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.
The Reward:
* Competitive salary
* Very strong company benefits package
* Varied and unique projects across sectors
* Continued local work within the area.
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