Quantity Surveyor

Posted 23/05/2024 by Macstaff

Location:
Andover
Salary/Rate:
£50,000 - £70,000/annum

You will like

QS & cost control work in £Multi-Million, heritage construction/restoration with niche contractor on multi-phase, multi-year flagship project near Andover, Hampshire. 

You will like

The Quantity Surveyor job role itself where you will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.

Working on site in Andover you will work on this exciting refurbishment project over a 2.5 year period managing all commercial aspects of the project.

You will need to have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.

More specifically:

  • To keep a tight control of potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts manager in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts.
  • Participate in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
  • Preparation and presentation of monthly job cost analysis data. Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
  • Organise, order and manage subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management.
  • Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance projects.
  • Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
  • Liaison with internal Accounts Departments to ensure cash flow for forthcoming monthly payment certificates.
  • Perform risk and value management and cost control.
  • Analyse costs of subcontractors before work commences.
  • Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
  • Value completed work and arrange payments.
  • Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
  • Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

You will have

To be successful as Quantity Surveyor, we are looking for an experienced, quantity surveyor with a healthy mic of the following:

  • HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
  • Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
  • Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
  • Have a good technical understanding of traditional and modern building methods and products associated with refurbishment and new build projects of both traditional and contemporary design in the prime and super prime residential sector.
  • Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
  • To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
  • Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.

You will get

As a Quantity Surveyor here, you will enjoy a competitive salary, likely £50K-£70K range DOE + Package. 

  • 22 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
  • 5 Days Company Sick Pay
  • Standard Workplace Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
  • Car Allowance
  • 4pm Finish on Fridays!

You can apply

To Quantity Surveyor by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to (url removed) 

UK_MS

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
1415
Job ID:
221710352

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