Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for an exceptionally busy and highly regard Civil Engineering contractor based in Bellshill. The role will be working in a new strategic business division focussing on the delivery of Scottish Power Transmission projects as part of a long term framework. As such it offers the opportunity to contribute to the business growth and for near term career progression.
As Quantity Surveyor /Senior Quantity Surveyor your duties will include:
* To liaise with senior management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues.
* To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation.
* To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time.
* To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.
* To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.
* To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same.
* To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.
* To ensure that monthly meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage.
* To ensure that quotations for additional works are accurate and received on time.
* To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance.
* Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company’s interests.
* To assist the site management team, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget.
Applications for the position of Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with:
* Minimum of HND Quantity Surveying
* Previous experience at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level gained working for another Civil Engineering contractor
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
All applications received will be on a confidential basis and I would be more than happy to discuss the company and opportunity with you in more detail