Managing Quantity Surveyor

A long established contracting company are now looking to recruit a commercially astute and talented Managing Quantity Surveyor. This position demands a conscientious individual from a contracting background, who must demonstrate strong commercial skills and business acumen. The MQS will have: * Time served as MQS. * Proven commercial track record and experience of managing a team of surveyors in a main contracting environment. * Multi sector experience (ideally Housing, Education, Industrial, Health, – Private sector and Public sector) * Solid JCT suite of contracts experience. (experience of claims preparation an advantage) * Strong Cash management experience along with High level of knowledge of Construction act payment timetable / payment certs. * Ability to review in detail contracts, orders and payments in a timely manner. * Detailed D&B experience / High level of Design & Build exp inc 2 stage tenders. * Experience of detailed CVR reporting and taking an active and questioning role in project reviews * Ability to set tasks and ensure compliance within team * Ability to drive through Value Engineering to improve bottom line whilst adhering to Employers requirements. * Experience of pre-construction cost management and pricing. * Main Contractor Background -Stable work history with sustained periods at previous Employers * New Build / New build / refurb experience (Not Decent Homes, Kitchens / bathrooms, maintenance etc) * Technically knowledgeable on most general construction methods, including modern methods of construction, steel frame, concrete frame, timber frame etc. * Ability to report effectively Internally & Externally (knowledge of evision or similar an advantage) * High level of experience of managing timely procurement process on multiple projects simultaneously * Ability to galvanise and bring together teams whether commercial or operational and ensure the Team ethos is promoted at all times. * High level of ambition and drive yet fully grounded to carry out MQS role in detail to build and improve team and develop succession planning over a number of years. * Highly safety conscious to ensure safety is enshrined in all commercial processes. The role is to join a growing team, with good pipeline. Division will be £30 million turnover within a broader business. The package on offer comprises of a generous basic salary complemented by a car allowance. Please Robert Ferrari in confidence or e-mail your CV at you earliest convenience