Quantity Surveyor (Painting)

One of our long standing maintenance clients they are in need of a Qualified Quantity Surveyor with a background within construction contracts, refurbishment or void contract required to manage and control all financial and technical aspects of contracts including procurement, invoicing and payment to minimise costs & maximise value for the South East region / Orpington / Swanley regions.
The surveyor is fully responsible for the financial performance of the project through to collection of cash.
Key Responsibilities:
– Measurement, pricing and evaluation of tenders
– Take responsibility of projects from inception to completion
– Identify areas to improve margin
– Cost management
– Target creation
– CVR reporting and forecasting
– Management and administration of sub-contractor accounts
– Producing and submitting applications for payment
– Understand Health & Safety requirements
– Develop and maintain subcontract and supplier contracts
Knowledge/Experience:
Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
– Previous experience of construction/retrofit or fabric upgrades are preferred however not essential
– Previous experience of working with bill of quants, schedules of rates, design and build contracts
– Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
– Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting
– Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative
– Experienced with direct and subcontract labour
– Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
– Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team
– Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
On offer is genuine career progression working for one of the largest planned and reactive maintenance contractors in the UK.
Please note, a background within painting contracts would be an advantage but not essential