Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Northampton/Hertfordshire Groundworks



The Client



This family run business has been in operation for almost 30 years, predominately in the residential groundworks sector. They have grown as a business to circa £400m and have satellite offices across the UK. They have a strong reputation with leading House Builders and continue to grow year on year.



The Role



* Regular site visits and liaising with the production team.



* Preparing and reviewing tenders with estimators and assisting with understanding the client's requirements to offer value engineering.



* Providing early cost advice to clients on variations and ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken.



* Offering technical advice on drawings and ensuring each projects have the correct documentation.



* Managing the end-to-end commercial aspects of the assigned projects to maximise value and collaborating with the Finance and Procurement departments accordingly.



* Ensuring all commercial accountabilities are undertaken in a timely manner, with a high degree of accuracy and measure.



* Analysing rates & prices and agreement of variations and / or compensation events as required.



* Identification and analysis of potential debt risks and negotiating financial reconciliation with third parties to provide reasonable solutions.



* Forecasting monthly and annual profit figures ensuring figures are maintained throughout the lifetime of the project.



* Understanding the principles of safety on sites and projects.



* Supporting the safety Director and safety team in the application of safety policy and practice.



* Ensuring that any safety concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team and Directors as appropriate.



* Building strong working relationships with clients including social networking.



* Allocating work to sub-contractors including assistance with procurement when required.



What you NEED



* Minimum GCSE, desirable HNC Level 4 Qualification in Construction/Building or equivalent.



* At least 1 years experience as a trainee/assistant Quantity Surveyor.



* Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel.



* Effective oral and written communication skills.



* Excellent interpersonal skills.



* Demonstrate an extremely high level of confidentiality.



* Excellent organizational skills.



* Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.



* Must be able to gather and analyse information skillfully.



* Must be highly motivated and be willing to work hard.



The Benefits



* You will receive an excellent package and have the opportunity to join a major civils contractor in the UK.



* You will have the opportunity for development and growth dependent on performance