Quantity Surveyor

My client based in Newbury is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years of experience in the construction industry to work with the Buying, Contracts, Estimating & Finance Departments. Reporting to the Operations Director and Department Heads.

Key Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor

* Cost Reconciliation Reporting

* Coordinating monthly reporting from CM’s

* Reviewing CM’s monthly cost reports

* Completing monthly project cost report summary for the board

* Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these.

* Contract Cashflow

* Coordinating CM’s monthly project cashflow updates

* Updating contract master cashflow

* Groundwork Procurement

* Bills of Quantities

* Tender packages and tender return analysis

* Placing PO’s and managing cost budgets

* Groundwork Valuations

* Agreeing GW valuations on major projects in conjunction with CM

* Settling Final Accounts

* Estimating Department

* Production of groundwork BoQ’s at tender stage for specialist projects

Key Requirements of the Quantity Surveyor

* 2+ years QS experience within the construction sector

* Good IT skills and the ability to learn how to use specialist software

* Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills

* The ability to work in a team

* Negotiation skills

* Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

Key Relationships of the Quantity Surveyor

* Operations and Contracts Directors

* Head of Procurement/Buyers

* Finance

* Estimating & Preconstruction

* Contract Managers/Team

Please send your cv if interested