Senior Quantity. Surveyor

Title: Senior Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol BS1

Salary: 55,000 to 65,000 + package

Sector: Main Contractor, New Build 10m Appartments

Start Date: ASAP


The Company:

Our client is a fast growing main contractor with an established reputation within the South West market across many construction sectors. The company have won a 10m new build residential appartments projects in central Bristol and looking to add a Senior Project Surveyor.

Senior Project Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading in the day to day commercial aspects of a 10m new build project in central Bristol comprising of 60 appartments on the water front.

Typical duties & responsibilities:

• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
• Help to 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.
• Assist in-agreeing 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 at least 7 yeards experience as QS
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrable experience of working on new build construction projects of at least 7m
• Experience working for a main contractor is essential
• Commutable to central Bristol
• 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.

The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Company benefits package
• Varied and unique projects across sectors
• Continued local work

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