Quantity Surveyor

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About the role As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for: Liaise with the operational management team and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues Maintain accurate financial control systems and report...

About the role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Liaise with the operational management team and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues
  • Maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation
  • Liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time
  • Monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales
  • Prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same
  • Prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same
  • Ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained
  • Ensure that regular meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage
  • Manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance
  • Assist the Operations Team, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget
  • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy & Quality Manual

About you

You’ll already be qualified and experienced in this field, and you’ll have a background in managing budgets and delivering similar services to a high standard.  Have demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant sector in the construction industry. Just as important are strong communication, sales and negotiation skills, an analytical approach, and a genuine ability to set realistic objectives and solve key problems. 

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