The RoleYou will be responsible for budget preparation and estimates, progress reports, final account preparation, client interaction and attending various design team / site meetings.Key ResponsibilitiesLiaising and reporting to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager.Liaising with the Design Team to ensure requirements and specifications are metDeveloping and maintaining relationships with Client Representatives to support the activities and maintain positive relations on behalf of the CompanyAttending regular site meeting and communicate effectively to keep the Surveying Director up to date on project development status whilst also tracking and resolving issuesReviewing tender enquiries and tender analysis for projects.Estimating and tendering for projects in conjunction with Head Office Quantity Surveying StaffNegotiating new projects and fixed price premiums which are cost effectiveOrganising and chairing pre-award meetings with new sub-contractors in conjunction with the Construction TeamSubcontract purchasing and monitoring of packages on siteMonitoring of contra charges and notification to sub-contractorsSub-contractor re-measurement, interim and final account paymentsProcessing fortnightly / monthly sub-contractor payment certificatesCompiling the variation log and signing off on variations with the Junior Quantity SurveyorIssuing interim payment applications to the Junior Quantity Surveyor and correlating payments received.Final account preparations at the end of the projectCost monitoring and reporting using construction computer software and attending monthly cost reporting meetingsCashflow forecasting for projects and issuing monthly reports to accountsKeeping abreast of various changes in industry and competitive environment in which the company operates.Planning and performing other duties and projects as assignedYou will need:Degree in Quantity SurveyingMinimum of 5 years professional experience with proven track record in dealing with Subcontractors and Clients in relation to Valuations, Variations, Final Accounts and cost reportingThorough understanding of specifications, bills of quantities and drawingsStrong expertise in extracting quantities from drawings and issuing enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure that accurate quotations are received within specified time framesComputer literate in Microsoft Office and other Quantity Surveying PackagesProven track record in Commercial /Residential ProjectsExcellent budgetary responsibility experienceSuperb written and oral communication skills, including the ability to provide and explain accurate reporting.Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities at once.Self-starter and ability to organise the workday around assigned activities and priorities with minimum supervision.Flexible with a high-level commitment to success.Ability to work successfully as part of a team with a wide variety of individualsBennett Construction is an equal opportunities employer