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Quantity Surveyor
Location: Glouc
Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: 28000
Reference: 51461
Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a successful construction business.
Reporting to the directors is to prepare tender documents and quotations for submission to customers; place orders for the supply of labour, plant and materials; prepare valuations for the work for payment and agree such valuations with clients and assist in the procurement of development opportunities. .
The ideal candidate will have several years experience in a similar position and will have achieved a professional qualification. They will be able to work methodically and to adhere to strict deadlines, be self motivated and able to communicate clearly.
Essential Knowledge and experience
Professional Qualification such as a degree in quantity surveying or property related subject
Ability to work methodically and work to tight deadlines
Ability to communicate at all levels
Self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
Previous experience in similar role
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
Ability to produce resourced programmes, risk assessments and method statements.
The key responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor are:
Take off quantities for tenders
Procure development opportunities
Produce development appraisals
Prepare monthly valuation applications within a suitable time frame
Calculate costs associated with contract variations
Prepare final account ready for submission
Liaise with other staff and personnel on cost expenditure
Investigate and reconsile cost variances
Liaise with personnel and maintain good working relationships
Liaise with clients to agree specifications
Obtain agreed contract valuation dates
Ensure correct instructions are received from clients for additional works
Manage sub-contractors
Complete necessary paperwork associated with contract work
Attend project meetings
Perform duties in accordance with Company Procedures and Policies
Undertake duties that reasonable fall within the scope of the job
Carry out duties at the request of the Directors
Ensure continuous process improvement is carried out
Co-operate with higher management
Receive and execute instructions from higher management
Sustain job satisfaction, team spirit and personal fulfilment
Communicate improvements to the process to other team members to ensure continuous improvement
The role of the Quantity Surveyor requires a person with the following personal attributes:
Good numeracy skills
Good knowledge of MS Office
Good negotiation skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and work under pressure
Conversant with the latest legislation and industry trends
Innovative thinker who is able to come up with new ideas to improve the business
Commitment to values and mission represented by the company throughout its development
Desire to add value to the business process at every opportunity
Ability to excel in a team environment, innovate and integrate with other team members
Excellent communication and social skills
Drive to be self sufficient in your tasks
Ability to take responsibility and care for the deliverance of instructions
Ability to remain commercially astute
Ability to identify opportunities and communicate them to higher management.
The main challenges of the Quantity Surveyor are:
Ensure contracts remain profitable
Ensure interim valuations and final accounts are submitted on time
Ensure budgets and tenders are accurate and meet profit targets.
Salary £20,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
