Quantity Surveyor

Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol

Salary: £55,000 to £79,000 + package + Negotiable

Sector: Tier 1 - General Contracting - New build

Start Date: ASAP

The Company:

Our client is one of the leading Tier 1 UK wide main contractors with an established reputation and an excellent pipeline of work. Typical projects are new build from £25m - £60m+ across sectors including: Student Accommodation, Schools, Apartments and Commercial.

Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team based from the Bristol office. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a a project typically over £25m in value. This position will report to a Managing QS and be supported by an Assistant QS.

Typical duties & responsibilities:

* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.

* Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately

* Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.

* Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.

* Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.

* Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.

* Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.

* To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.

* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.

* Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.

* Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Quantity Surveyor - The Person

* You will have solid experience with either a or regional main contractor

* Demonstrable experience of delivering commercial aspects of new build projects within budget and programme

* Experience working on a £25m+ project or larger as Quantity Surveyor highly beneficial

* Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things

* A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.

Quantity Surveyor- The Reward:

* Competitive salary

* Company car allowance

* Bonus scheme

* Company benefits package

* Excellent career progression

* Varied and unique projects

* Continued local work within the South West region

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