Quantity Surveyor

My client are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surveying and be willing to contribute towards the future development and continued success of the company.

CLIENT
Established in 2007, we are a rapidly growing professional building contractor who undertake a range of housing and commercial projects across the South West. They work closely with large national housing developers, maintaining good relationships and forming a renowned reputation by encouraging their core values of quality and assurance.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent
Good understanding of construction methods, specifications and the ability to read, understand and measure drawings
Display high capability of extracting quantities from drawings and ensure accurate pricing is delivered with specific timeframes
Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities/projects and meet tight deadlines
Literate and highly numerate with excellent attention to detail; able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets
Computer literate and ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel, Dropbox, AutoCAD (or equivalent) and bespoke packages
Excellent communication skills in English
Team player who can work flexibly and with people from a broad range of backgrounds and experience while using own initiative.
Self-starter and ability to organise the workday around assigned activities and priorities with minimum supervision and to contribute to the organisation’s reputation and success
Confidence in negotiating with contractors and suppliers
Must have a firm understanding of the building specifications to ensure all works undertaken by our in-house contractors, or sub-contractors comply with up to date Building specifications
Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues
Clean Driver’s Licence
Some experience in the industry (preferred)

KEY RESPONSIBILLITITES:
Liaise with the site teams and take the lead with contract administration and issues, including record keeping.
Deal with a constant stream of incoming calls from site which will need a quick and re-active response.
Liaise with site supervisors about on-going works on site
Liaise with the operational management team and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues
Visit sites to carry out valuations and record information where required
Attend pre-and post-tender interviews and client’s meetings
Maintain good relationships with potential clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations
Liaise with the customer on an ongoing basis to determine progress of tenders
Develop tender strategy and continuously monitor
Review and assess tender documentation ensuring all documents are received and are correct
Compile letter of offer, tender schedules, programmers and other items required by the tender
Once tender has been successful, coordinate and arrange for contract exchange
Prepare handover material of tender for the project team
Once job has been won, request final drawings and work through them to ensure any changes/extra quotes are actioned.
Receive and action orders
Obtain the most competitive quotes by understanding current market trends
Review contract details relevant to the company’s ability to deliver under the contract
At all times to represent the company in the best possible way, be courteous and professional, working to the highest ethical standards
Ad hoc duties assigned by your line manager in connection with operational requirements, ensuring works are completed within required time frames.
Constantly look at ways to maximise profitability
Continually seek and identify new and/or alternative business opportunities or initiatives which may impact on the overall competitiveness, profitability and growth of the business
Measuring and quantity take-off from drawings
Producing bills of quantities
Sourcing pre-project information
The candidate will be required to survey defected works and buildings and give options for solutions and remedies.