Project Quantity Surveyor (Maintenance)

Or client, a well run top tier Blue Chip contractor, have a unique opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established main contractor on a permanent basis or temp to perm, working on residential / social housing projects, based out of their offices near Islington. Projects will range from 0.5 million yo 10 million in value. Please note there is 5 years of work already secured.

The company are a well established mid tier contractor whom have a wide and varied client base which include Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Private Sector Clients.

The business has a young, dynamic and energetic management team with a strong business plan in place; they are further developing their client base and this is great opportunity to join a growing business.

They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record working on Social Housing projects; with experience of decent homes, kitchens and bathrooms, external works, roof renewals, voids, repairs and full refurbishments as well as external and cladding and roofing repairs and refurbishments.

Duties include:

• Analyse tender returns and collate information for discussion with team
• Estimations
• Support the team to increase and improve upon existing supply chain
• Compile and issue sub contract orders and ensure these are signed and returned along with any supporting documentation
• Review and sign off on any sub contract applications and prepare and send out payment notices
• Undertake detailed internal and external cash-flow forecasts
• Produce monthly AFA's for clients
• Produce monthly valuations and agree with clients
• Work closely with the site team to ensure that all cost are recorded, provide support if needed
• Issue variation orders if required, ensuring relevant documentation is available to substantiate
• Attend site visits to provide assistance and support to both the commercial and operational side of the business
• Compile, complete and issue detailed and accurate CVR's to directors

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in the Social Housing sector
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency using office IT applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word or equivalent software

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.