Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Up to £55,000
Construction/Build
Richmond

Quantity Surveyor needed for a leading UK main contractor based in Yorkshire who are looking to employ a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor for a £83 million project.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join an award-winning organisation or for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a step up in their career. This great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take on the role as a commercial lead across a variety of interesting projects. The majority of these projects will be 2 stage design and build across the education and healthcare sectors. Within the role the opportunities for learning and growth are endless. The office will be based in Stockton-On-Tees however the initial project for the first 2 years will be based in Richmond.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with other stakeholders (if so delegated to do).
• Participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts.
• Draft sub-contracts to the level of responsibility delegated by the individual's supervisor.
• Generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing, and support for all commercial functions.
• Supervise work allocated to Trainee QS or Graduate QS staff.
• Ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection, together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments.
• Be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager.
• Participate in the recording of delays and the preparation of any request for extensions of time.
• Assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Apply a neat and accurate approach in all day-to-day activities and strive to enhance one's own professional capability.
• To monitor sub-contractor performance in consultation with senior staff.
• To participate in pricing variations, design cost control, and value engineering.
• Ensure the full and proper implementation of the Company's Procedures.
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Experience working for a Tier 1 Main Contractor
• Experience of working on 2 stage tender processes from either a cost consultant or contractor background
• Confident in using JCT/NEC suite of contracts
• Commercially astute
• Ability to provide cost management to develop proposals during second stage of two stage tender processes
• Good communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• A general appreciation of design, tendering, and construction processes
• Analytical thinking

Benefits

• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave
• Professional membership fees
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance
• Private medical insurance for yourself
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• + many more!!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a successful and growing business. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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