Quantity Surveyor

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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