Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Quedgeley

Duration: Permanent

Report: Commercial Director, Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Our client is a leading Civils, Infrastructure and Groundworks contractor, covering the whole of central England.

Delivering levels of production to the highest possible standard, they maintain their culture based on integrity and personal improvement, allowing employees to achieve their personal and business ambitions.

Purpose and Scope

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for all commercial duties on a number of projects from point of award through to final account.

Commercial Duties

• Complete monthly applications for payment accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor project costs, track expenditures and prepare cost reports in line with valuation processes.
• Provide early quotations to clients for variations, ensuring that only those that are commercially agreed are completed by the production team.
• Manage client accounts ensuring that any payment shortfalls are highlighted and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Compile monthly forecasts with the production team, to ensure the successful commercial performance of a project. Ensure this is monitored and maintained throughout the duration of the contract.
• Procure subcontractor and supplier packages, negotiate contracts, and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure each project team has all of the latest information including drawings and details of tender allowances.
• Maintain organised project records, including contracts, invoices, and correspondence.
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors or team members as required.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients.

What our client offers you:

• Belong within a creative, aspiring and knowledgeable team.
• Opportunity to develop which is a focus of ours, for those who have ambition to learn.
• Whilst running sites from a commercial point of view, you will be encouraged and assisted to achieve your objectives in a flexible way
• Extra holiday days
• Social events

For more information, Please forward your up to date CV to cv@smartcityrecruiters.com