Quantity Surveyor

Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol Salary: Flexible, Day rate. Sector: New build Housing Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is a successful UK residential contractor with an established reputation within the South Wales and South West markets and beyond. Typical projects are mid to high volume residential developments of low rise housing as well as apartments. Quantity Surveyor - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial teamn for 6 months. You will be responsible for assisting with the day to day commercial aspects of a new build residential project consisting of 150 units to close the project. This position will report to a Managing QS and be based on site. Typical duties & responsibilities: * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. * Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately * Take offs/measuring will be required as well as CVR's * Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company. * Agree 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 - Person * You will have solid experience with a main contractor * Demonstrable experience of delivering residential projects within budget and programme * 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. * Commutable to Bristol Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)