Quantity Surveyor - Timber Frame

MAAL are proud to represent our long-standing client in the search for a talented Quantity Surveyor with experience in traditional build. Working over 400 live projects per year, supporting customers on-site and building timber kits across the entire UK. With sectors spanning across private housing, affordable housing, student accommodation, medical facilities, hotels, and education. Working with market-leading precision-engineered build systems, architects, surveyors and design teams, the division delivers noticeable benefits for our clients. The role; Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor it is important that the Quantity Surveyor possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills as they will be required to build long term client relationships. They will also be responsible for assisting with the day to day management of the wider Commercial team which includes coaching and developing the Assistant Quantity Surveyors. Responsibilities and Duties: Working within cross functional teams, to deliver projects to the correct price and specification, on or ahead of programme and on or under budget. Completing the pre-construction activities and ensuring that projects are setup on the ERP system in accordance with the contract documents and within the required lead in period Maintaining a full and detailed command of the project brief, including the build methodology, scope of works, programme and costs Preparing and issuing Sub-contract tenders and working alongside the Contract Managers to negotiate and place Sub-contract orders Reviewing and approving the fortnightly sub-contractor payments Day to day Contract Administration including variations, applications for payment and notices Liaising with the Finance department on a weekly basis and providing the business with up to date information on payments, overdue debt and retention Identifying commercial risks and potential solutions and highlighting them to the relevant members of the project team and/or Senior Management Competing monthly cost reports, presenting them to the wider business and Senior Management team and proposing actions to improve performance where possible Ensuring the continuous development of the Assistant and Quantity Surveyors Maintaining close dialogue with the Construction team to determine site progress and other site related issues Assisting with the day to day management of the Commercial department, reporting on project and individual performance and maintaining accountability for all allocated projects or clients In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety, you have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy. Essential Technical Expertise Experience of the JCT and/or SBC sub-contracts, A confident negotiator with the ability to build client relationships whilst mitigating contractual risks, Possesses strong problem-solving skills, Pays close attention to detail, Manages time efficiently, Works well within a team, Broad based knowledge of the Construction Industry, the House Building Sector in particular and ideally timber frame or offsite construction, Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, A relevant Batchelors degree or RICS membership