Quantity Surveyor
Job Description: A Quantity Surveyor is required to assist in the commercial team on current residential projects. The ideal candidate will be driven, problem-solving and detail-oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with customers and project managers to manage commercial and contractual aspects of relationships.
* Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope.
* Check project costs are correct and raise/resole queries where necessary.
* Attend pre-contract meetings and liaise with a wide range of construction professionals.
* Produce and maintain up-to-date procurement schedules.
* Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders.
* Visit site to measure and value works completed.
* Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments.
* Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance.
* Work closely with contract and site management staff to support the smooth running of the office and the site.
Requirements:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
* 1-3 years' experience in the civil engineering industry.
* Motivated, driven and works well within a team.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Excellent team player with initiative.
* Ability to work within tight deadlines.
* Familiar with contracts/knowledge of current Construction Law.
Benefits:
* An excellent overall package is offered to the right person.
* A busy Civil Engineering company is looking for a driven, problem-solving, details orientated candidate to join their commercial team.