Quantity Surveyor
About the Company
My client, a contractor specialising in high-end residential new builds and refurbishments, is seeking a Project Surveyor to be based at their head office with regular site visits. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction of a £35m country estate, including a new-build manor house, the refurbishment of existing buildings, and associated infrastructure.
About the Role
As Quantity Surveyor you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.
Responsibilities
* Implement commercial strategy
* Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
* Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
* Site records & document control
* Site measurement records
* Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
* Valuations
* Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
* Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
* Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team
* Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement
* CVR – Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view
* Risk/opportunity – Review & consider
* Insurances/warranties – Develop understanding
* Cash management – Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
* Tender – Support as required
* Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work
* Involvement with & take some responsibility for: Maintaining site records, control documents
Qualifications
Qauntity Surveying Degree essential.
Required Skills
* Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms
* Ideally the right candidate will have high end residential experience.
* Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
* Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
* Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Salary range
£50,000 – £75,000 + Package dependant on experience