Leading Main Contractor Seeks Experienced Commercial Manager to join their team in Edinburgh. Your new company Our client are one of Edinburgh's leading main contractors with a strong pipeline of work booked in for 2022 and into 2023. As their business grows they are now ready to take on a commercial manager to support their senior commercial lead and assist them in developing their business and there existing team of experienced quantity surveyors. This role is a senior position with serious strategic and operational responsibility so will appeal to ambitious construction professionals seeking their next move. Your new role As commercial manager you will have direct input and oversight into all commercial processes across the various projects you are responsible for. As a leader in the business you will have people management responsibilities and ideally you will have managed and overseen quantity surveyors previously. You will have significant experience of commercially delivering complex building construction projects as a Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager and are confident in your ability as an expert in commercial processes and procedures. You will be reporting to the national commercial director and will take a lead role in the delivery of multiple construction projects supported by your team of Quantity Surveyors. You will also have strategic and operational input into the direction of the business and will have exposure to tender selection , submission and client management. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will a degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience of operating as a commercial manager previous for well respected builder in Scotland. You enjoy leading teams and have the ability to both think strategically and get into the individual detail of commercial management. You are ambitious and would relish the opportunity to play a key role in the development of a business with serious potential in Scotland. What you'll get in return Our client seek to employ the industries best professionals and are willing to pay accordingly along with associated benefits and perks. Get in touch asap for more information! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Leading Main Contractor Seeks Experienced Commercial Manager to join their team in Edinburgh. Your new company Our client are one of Edinburgh's leading main contractors with a strong pipeline of work booked in for 2022 and into 2023. As their business grows they are now ready to take on a commercial manager to support their senior commercial lead and assist them in developing their business and there existing team of experienced quantity surveyors. This role is a senior position with serious strategic and operational responsibility so will appeal to ambitious construction professionals seeking their next move. Your new role As commercial manager you will have direct input and oversight into all commercial processes across the various projects you are responsible for. As a leader in the business you will have people management responsibilities and ideally you will have managed and overseen quantity surveyors previously. You will have significant experience of commercially delivering complex building construction projects as a Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager and are confident in your ability as an expert in commercial processes and procedures. You will be reporting to the national commercial director and will take a lead role in the delivery of multiple construction projects supported by your team of Quantity Surveyors. You will also have strategic and operational input into the direction of the business and will have exposure to tender selection , submission and client management. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will a degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience of operating as a commercial manager previous for well respected builder in Scotland. You enjoy leading teams and have the ability to both think strategically and get into the individual detail of commercial management. You are ambitious and would relish the opportunity to play a key role in the development of a business with serious potential in Scotland. What you'll get in return Our client seek to employ the industries best professionals and are willing to pay accordingly along with associated benefits and perks. Get in touch asap for more information! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Take your career to the next level by working for one of the best housebuilders as a Project QS. Your new company Our client are a national housebuilder with a large pipeline of work across Glasgow , Edinburgh and everywhere in between. Due to growth they are seeking to appoint at least one Project Quantity Surveyor if not two to their well established Glasgow commercial team. Our company are renowned for an exceptional work environment, above average benefits package and the delivery of an exceptional product to customers. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for at least two medium sized developments encompassing both social and private housing elements. Based at head office with your commercial team you will be responsible for commercially managing these projects ensuring they progress in line with budgets and program at all times supporting the site team. From doing your monthly reports to ensuring your subcontractors are paid on time this is a busy fulfilling role with the opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability and progress quickly towards commercial management. What you'll need to succeed Our client are seeking a degree qualified quantity surveyor with some experience of working within a housebuilding environment already. Strong attention to detail , organisation and a positive work ethic are absolutely essential. You will have the ambition to progress your career towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond quickly and this company can offer you this opportunity. What you'll get in return Our client are leading housebuilder with a very positive brand in the market. They can offer a sustainable pipeline of work along with the opportunity to progress your career quickly with a market leading housebuilder. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Take your career to the next level by working for one of the best housebuilders as a Project QS. Your new company Our client are a national housebuilder with a large pipeline of work across Glasgow , Edinburgh and everywhere in between. Due to growth they are seeking to appoint at least one Project Quantity Surveyor if not two to their well established Glasgow commercial team. Our company are renowned for an exceptional work environment, above average benefits package and the delivery of an exceptional product to customers. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for at least two medium sized developments encompassing both social and private housing elements. Based at head office with your commercial team you will be responsible for commercially managing these projects ensuring they progress in line with budgets and program at all times supporting the site team. From doing your monthly reports to ensuring your subcontractors are paid on time this is a busy fulfilling role with the opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability and progress quickly towards commercial management. What you'll need to succeed Our client are seeking a degree qualified quantity surveyor with some experience of working within a housebuilding environment already. Strong attention to detail , organisation and a positive work ethic are absolutely essential. You will have the ambition to progress your career towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond quickly and this company can offer you this opportunity. What you'll get in return Our client are leading housebuilder with a very positive brand in the market. They can offer a sustainable pipeline of work along with the opportunity to progress your career quickly with a market leading housebuilder. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Project Quantity Surveyor required for unique development business Your new company Our client is a developer who is deeply embedded in the high-end residential development market in Edinburgh. With a long history of building award-winning developments, they are now seeking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting to a highly experienced and well respected commercial director who will mentor and guide you on your journey towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond. Your initial project will be a large residential new build development in the middle of Edinburgh. Working with your supply chain, you will manage them commercially, ensuring that the project targets and budgets are met. From managing the payment process to accessing claims and variations, you will play a key role in the commercial success of the project. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate is a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience in the delivery of residential or refurbishment projects for reputable builders. You could perhaps be an Assistant QS seeking the opportunity to step into a role with more responsibility or a Senior QS seeking to get focused on a large project, but our client is open to the range of experience they are considering for this position. You will be a savvy commercial operator who enjoys the challenge and stimulation of making money in a very competitive and volatile commercial environment. What you'll get in return Our client is a very well-run business who can offer their staff long-term and sustainable careers. You will be working with experts in this space and will get the opportunity to develop your skill set and knowledge in the full project lifecycle of residential development in Edinburgh. A competitive salary and overall benefits package will be paid to the right candidate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Project Quantity Surveyor required for unique development business Your new company Our client is a developer who is deeply embedded in the high-end residential development market in Edinburgh. With a long history of building award-winning developments, they are now seeking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting to a highly experienced and well respected commercial director who will mentor and guide you on your journey towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond. Your initial project will be a large residential new build development in the middle of Edinburgh. Working with your supply chain, you will manage them commercially, ensuring that the project targets and budgets are met. From managing the payment process to accessing claims and variations, you will play a key role in the commercial success of the project. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate is a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience in the delivery of residential or refurbishment projects for reputable builders. You could perhaps be an Assistant QS seeking the opportunity to step into a role with more responsibility or a Senior QS seeking to get focused on a large project, but our client is open to the range of experience they are considering for this position. You will be a savvy commercial operator who enjoys the challenge and stimulation of making money in a very competitive and volatile commercial environment. What you'll get in return Our client is a very well-run business who can offer their staff long-term and sustainable careers. You will be working with experts in this space and will get the opportunity to develop your skill set and knowledge in the full project lifecycle of residential development in Edinburgh. A competitive salary and overall benefits package will be paid to the right candidate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Industry leading Construction company seeks to appoint Graduate Quantity Surveyor. Your new company Our client are a leading industry player who are well known for delivering high profile commercial projects for blue chip clients across the Scottish construction industry. With some exciting projects hitting the park soon they are seeking to appoint a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to their business. Your new role As Graduate Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for assisting in the commercial delivery of high profile commercial projects around Edinburgh. Supporting an existing Senior QS or Project QS you will be typically working downstream managing smaller subcontract packages , invoicing and general contracts admin while getting trained and developed on the practical duties a QS does on a daily basis. Our client are well known for developing and training their QS's well and you will benefit from working with a strong senior commercial team. What you'll need to succeed Our client are open to talking to candidates who ideally have some practical construction experience and have completed their degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. You will have a strong drive to progress your career quickly and can demonstrate an ability to learn on the job quickly. A hard working mentality and a strong ability to fit in well in a team will be essential. What you'll get in return Our client will pay a competitive salary and benefits and will offer their graduate QS 's a positive environment to develop and learn the nuts and bolts of working in a busy main contracting environment. Get in touch asap for more information. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Industry leading Construction company seeks to appoint Graduate Quantity Surveyor. Your new company Our client are a leading industry player who are well known for delivering high profile commercial projects for blue chip clients across the Scottish construction industry. With some exciting projects hitting the park soon they are seeking to appoint a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to their business. Your new role As Graduate Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for assisting in the commercial delivery of high profile commercial projects around Edinburgh. Supporting an existing Senior QS or Project QS you will be typically working downstream managing smaller subcontract packages , invoicing and general contracts admin while getting trained and developed on the practical duties a QS does on a daily basis. Our client are well known for developing and training their QS's well and you will benefit from working with a strong senior commercial team. What you'll need to succeed Our client are open to talking to candidates who ideally have some practical construction experience and have completed their degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. You will have a strong drive to progress your career quickly and can demonstrate an ability to learn on the job quickly. A hard working mentality and a strong ability to fit in well in a team will be essential. What you'll get in return Our client will pay a competitive salary and benefits and will offer their graduate QS 's a positive environment to develop and learn the nuts and bolts of working in a busy main contracting environment. Get in touch asap for more information. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Traditional General Builder seeks experienced Construction Project Quantity Surveyor to join their business Your new company Our client are an Edinburgh institution who have delivered successful construction projects for over a hundred years. With a broad portfolio of projects encompassing educational, commercial and residential, they are true experts in their space and are the builders of choice for multiple premium clients in the Edinburgh construction market. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor you will be fully commercially responsible for the delivery of projects in the range of 500K to £5million across multiple sectors. Our client is a client focused business who rely on repeat business, so their QS's are expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with their clients, ensuring that they are left with a positive outcome on their projects. You will be involved from pricing a project all the way through to final accounts. You will be supported by an experienced senior leadership team and be part of a small but busy commercial team. Our clients are known for their quality of workmanship, and they like to take the same approach to how they treat their staff, suppliers and clients. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate is a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor perhaps with experience working for a medium to small builder who has a wide range of experience across multiple sectors. You like to work on a range of different projects and enjoy the cut and thrust of working with construction experts in the delivery of challenging refurbishment, heritage and education projects. This may suit a traditionally trained QS from a residential background seeking to work on a different type of project to broaden their experience. What you'll get in return Our client are a smaller builder with an extremely low staff turnover rate. You will receive a competitive salary along with benefits and our client expects their staff to have a positive work-life balance. Get in touch now for more information. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Traditional General Builder seeks experienced Construction Project Quantity Surveyor to join their business Your new company Our client are an Edinburgh institution who have delivered successful construction projects for over a hundred years. With a broad portfolio of projects encompassing educational, commercial and residential, they are true experts in their space and are the builders of choice for multiple premium clients in the Edinburgh construction market. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor you will be fully commercially responsible for the delivery of projects in the range of 500K to £5million across multiple sectors. Our client is a client focused business who rely on repeat business, so their QS's are expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with their clients, ensuring that they are left with a positive outcome on their projects. You will be involved from pricing a project all the way through to final accounts. You will be supported by an experienced senior leadership team and be part of a small but busy commercial team. Our clients are known for their quality of workmanship, and they like to take the same approach to how they treat their staff, suppliers and clients. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate is a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor perhaps with experience working for a medium to small builder who has a wide range of experience across multiple sectors. You like to work on a range of different projects and enjoy the cut and thrust of working with construction experts in the delivery of challenging refurbishment, heritage and education projects. This may suit a traditionally trained QS from a residential background seeking to work on a different type of project to broaden their experience. What you'll get in return Our client are a smaller builder with an extremely low staff turnover rate. You will receive a competitive salary along with benefits and our client expects their staff to have a positive work-life balance. Get in touch now for more information. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
A leading Privately Owned Developer Seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Flexible Working Your new company Our client is a leading privately owned developer who builds houses and flats across the whole of the UK. Their Scottish business based in Edinburgh has a series of new projects commencing in 2024 and with that in mind they are looking to add an experienced Project QS to their team. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor, your initial role will be the managing procurement and preconstruction phase of a new project commencing in East Lothian in 2024. Based out of the office in Edinburgh, you will work with your commercial director to ensure this project is set up commercially for success. A key part of this will be procuring a competent and cost-effective set of subcontractors. Once the project commences, you will be hands-on to ensure its commercial success and ensure your commercial director is kept updated of commercial progress through accurate and efficient monthly reporting. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate would be a degree-qualified quantity surveyor with experience in the commercial delivery of residential projects in Scotland. You may be working for a large PLC housebuilder and are seeking to work in a more nimble and commercially focused work environment where you can have a real impact on the success of this project. This is a great opportunity for you to fully exercise your quantity surveying experience and skills and hone it to a point where your next promotion is close. Our client has a good track record of promoting promotion based on merit and if you deliver, you will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor asap. What you'll get in return Our client is happy to pay a very attractive compensation package made up of salary, car allowance and a bonus scheme. They have a hybrid work model which can be aligned with personal requirements and are happy to discuss this at interview. Get in touch now for more info! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
A leading Privately Owned Developer Seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Flexible Working Your new company Our client is a leading privately owned developer who builds houses and flats across the whole of the UK. Their Scottish business based in Edinburgh has a series of new projects commencing in 2024 and with that in mind they are looking to add an experienced Project QS to their team. Your new role As Project Quantity Surveyor, your initial role will be the managing procurement and preconstruction phase of a new project commencing in East Lothian in 2024. Based out of the office in Edinburgh, you will work with your commercial director to ensure this project is set up commercially for success. A key part of this will be procuring a competent and cost-effective set of subcontractors. Once the project commences, you will be hands-on to ensure its commercial success and ensure your commercial director is kept updated of commercial progress through accurate and efficient monthly reporting. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate would be a degree-qualified quantity surveyor with experience in the commercial delivery of residential projects in Scotland. You may be working for a large PLC housebuilder and are seeking to work in a more nimble and commercially focused work environment where you can have a real impact on the success of this project. This is a great opportunity for you to fully exercise your quantity surveying experience and skills and hone it to a point where your next promotion is close. Our client has a good track record of promoting promotion based on merit and if you deliver, you will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor asap. What you'll get in return Our client is happy to pay a very attractive compensation package made up of salary, car allowance and a bonus scheme. They have a hybrid work model which can be aligned with personal requirements and are happy to discuss this at interview. Get in touch now for more info! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
A leading housebuilder seeking to Appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their business. Your new company Our client is a significant national housebuilder with a large pipeline of work ahead of them over the next few years across Edinburgh and its surrounds. With plans to grow their business, they are seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team. With a very steady team and with a very progressive approach to work-life balance, this role will appeal to an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking a sustainable career with business management who sets realistic expectations and has a mature approach to management. Your new role As Quantity Surveyor, you will be experienced at taking commercial ownership of multiple residential projects across the East of Scotland. These projects could be HA or private, and you will be running projects at multiple stages. Supported by your commercial lead, you will have full responsibility for the commercial performance of these projects. This will involve running your own CVRs , processing payments, managing procurement and resolving any commercial problems onsite. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate would be an experienced-degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience within the residential development market in Scotland. You enjoy working with a settled and supportive team and have a strong work ethic and methodical approach to work. You perhaps are working with a company at the moment where you feel stretched through extensive levels of bureaucracy or lack of resources. Our clients believe in supporting their staff and work-life balance is something they believe is fundamental to the productivity of their business. This is reflected in market leading levels of staff retention and engagement. What you'll get in return Our client is a leading company in the housebuilding market, and they actively seek to appoint high-calibre construction professionals to join their business. They will pay a competitive market rate and benefits package, and you can join this business secure in the knowledge of a sustainable career over the next 5 years with opportunities for progression. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
A leading housebuilder seeking to Appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their business. Your new company Our client is a significant national housebuilder with a large pipeline of work ahead of them over the next few years across Edinburgh and its surrounds. With plans to grow their business, they are seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team. With a very steady team and with a very progressive approach to work-life balance, this role will appeal to an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking a sustainable career with business management who sets realistic expectations and has a mature approach to management. Your new role As Quantity Surveyor, you will be experienced at taking commercial ownership of multiple residential projects across the East of Scotland. These projects could be HA or private, and you will be running projects at multiple stages. Supported by your commercial lead, you will have full responsibility for the commercial performance of these projects. This will involve running your own CVRs , processing payments, managing procurement and resolving any commercial problems onsite. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate would be an experienced-degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience within the residential development market in Scotland. You enjoy working with a settled and supportive team and have a strong work ethic and methodical approach to work. You perhaps are working with a company at the moment where you feel stretched through extensive levels of bureaucracy or lack of resources. Our clients believe in supporting their staff and work-life balance is something they believe is fundamental to the productivity of their business. This is reflected in market leading levels of staff retention and engagement. What you'll get in return Our client is a leading company in the housebuilding market, and they actively seek to appoint high-calibre construction professionals to join their business. They will pay a competitive market rate and benefits package, and you can join this business secure in the knowledge of a sustainable career over the next 5 years with opportunities for progression. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Senior Quantity Surveyor Edinbugh Your new company One of the largest multidisciplinary construction consultancies in the world is working with Hays to recruit a new Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor to join their Edinburgh team. Your new role Our client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their successful Commercial Services team. The Scotland office has a large portfolio of private and public sector clients and is at the forefront of their national delivery to the property sector, with a high profile and strong reputation for delivering high quality services. Their focus is on the provision of pre and post-contract commercial services to client organisations within both the UK and overseas, from feasibility estimates, through procurement to construction. What you'll need to succeed You will be able to demonstrate a broad range of commercial experience gained in the property sector and be able to work on your own initiative within multidisciplinary teams. Your broad experience in providing commercial construction services to the property industry will help us to continue to deliver a premium service to our clients, help maintain successful client relationships and secure new business in this sector. Requirements: • Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent). • Hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting the generation of repeat business. • Extensive experience in preparing estimates for property related developments. • Experience of preparing tender and contract documentation. • Experience of successfully interfacing with clients at senior level. • Good communication skills with the ability to prepare and edit written reports. Good presentation skills with the ability to advise senior representatives of client organisations on key issues. • A practical understanding of construction risk and commercial management. A knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs coupled with a competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options. • Experience of managing commercial project teams and supporting other colleagues. • Able to demonstrate effective and efficient post-contract administration. Knowledge and understanding of the key commercial issues relating to works delivered in the private sector. • Experience of infrastructure work would also be beneficial. What you'll get in return A salary of up to £55k depending on experience Car allowance and competitive benefits package Hybrid and flexible working Excellent professional development support What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Edinbugh Your new company One of the largest multidisciplinary construction consultancies in the world is working with Hays to recruit a new Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor to join their Edinburgh team. Your new role Our client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their successful Commercial Services team. The Scotland office has a large portfolio of private and public sector clients and is at the forefront of their national delivery to the property sector, with a high profile and strong reputation for delivering high quality services. Their focus is on the provision of pre and post-contract commercial services to client organisations within both the UK and overseas, from feasibility estimates, through procurement to construction. What you'll need to succeed You will be able to demonstrate a broad range of commercial experience gained in the property sector and be able to work on your own initiative within multidisciplinary teams. Your broad experience in providing commercial construction services to the property industry will help us to continue to deliver a premium service to our clients, help maintain successful client relationships and secure new business in this sector. Requirements: • Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent). • Hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting the generation of repeat business. • Extensive experience in preparing estimates for property related developments. • Experience of preparing tender and contract documentation. • Experience of successfully interfacing with clients at senior level. • Good communication skills with the ability to prepare and edit written reports. Good presentation skills with the ability to advise senior representatives of client organisations on key issues. • A practical understanding of construction risk and commercial management. A knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs coupled with a competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options. • Experience of managing commercial project teams and supporting other colleagues. • Able to demonstrate effective and efficient post-contract administration. Knowledge and understanding of the key commercial issues relating to works delivered in the private sector. • Experience of infrastructure work would also be beneficial. What you'll get in return A salary of up to £55k depending on experience Car allowance and competitive benefits package Hybrid and flexible working Excellent professional development support What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Flagship Consulting are working with one of the UK’s leading independent construction and property consultancies on an exclusive basis to source a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The client in question are a multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy who deliver a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment. They have eighteen offices globally including eight UK regional offices in: London, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
This firm have been operating in Yorkshire for over thirty years and have built up a fantastic reputation as a result of consistently delivering high-profile projects to exceptional standards, some recent examples of this include ‘The Majestic’ Channel 4’s new national headquarters, and the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art. Due to increased demand across a several key sectors, they have approached Flagship for assistance in sourcing a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be joining an established team in vibrant city centre office and will be expected to take the lead on multitude of projects.
The ideal candidate will match the following criteria:
Degree / MSc qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS Accredited).
Consultancy background working as a Quantity Surveyor.
A Strong track record delivering property projects from inception to completion whilst meeting the client’s specification.
Professional Qualification (MRICS preferred).
Extensive knowledge and experience of JCT contracts.
Substantial client management experience.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, along with a generous benefits package which includes; pension, professional membership subscription, flexible working, mental health and wellbeing allowance, life assurance, private medical insurance, season ticket loan, ride2work, and a sabbatical.
For more information, or to apply for the role, please contact Sam Smith on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Flagship Consulting are working with one of the UK’s leading independent construction and property consultancies on an exclusive basis to source a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The client in question are a multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy who deliver a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment. They have eighteen offices globally including eight UK regional offices in: London, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
This firm have been operating in Yorkshire for over thirty years and have built up a fantastic reputation as a result of consistently delivering high-profile projects to exceptional standards, some recent examples of this include ‘The Majestic’ Channel 4’s new national headquarters, and the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art. Due to increased demand across a several key sectors, they have approached Flagship for assistance in sourcing a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be joining an established team in vibrant city centre office and will be expected to take the lead on multitude of projects.
The ideal candidate will match the following criteria:
Degree / MSc qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS Accredited).
Consultancy background working as a Quantity Surveyor.
A Strong track record delivering property projects from inception to completion whilst meeting the client’s specification.
Professional Qualification (MRICS preferred).
Extensive knowledge and experience of JCT contracts.
Substantial client management experience.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, along with a generous benefits package which includes; pension, professional membership subscription, flexible working, mental health and wellbeing allowance, life assurance, private medical insurance, season ticket loan, ride2work, and a sabbatical.
For more information, or to apply for the role, please contact Sam Smith on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Who you’ll be working for:
Established for more than 50 years our client is a civil engineering specialist sub-contractor with an international reputation and projects across the world.
The people you’ll be working with:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will closely with the project managers in Scotland, and specifically across the central belt
What you’ll be asked to achieve:
You will initially manage a project in Edinburgh's city centre. The project is the repair of a key landmark in the city
In order to fulfil this you will be required to:
* Manage and build client relationships with all stakeholders
* Manage the budgets and profitability of the projects
* Prepare reports; cashflow, monthly reports, and final accounts.
* Negotiate compensation events
* Work with operations to provide commercial advice
This role would suit someone with:
* A BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or equivalent
* Experience in managing NEC3, NEC4, and general bespoke contracts
* Experience working for a tier 2 contractor
* Civil project experience
* Good computer skills
What’s in it for you?
* Opportunity to join a business at a time of growth.
* Competitive pay and benefits
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Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Who you’ll be working for:
Established for more than 50 years our client is a civil engineering specialist sub-contractor with an international reputation and projects across the world.
The people you’ll be working with:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will closely with the project managers in Scotland, and specifically across the central belt
What you’ll be asked to achieve:
You will initially manage a project in Edinburgh's city centre. The project is the repair of a key landmark in the city
In order to fulfil this you will be required to:
* Manage and build client relationships with all stakeholders
* Manage the budgets and profitability of the projects
* Prepare reports; cashflow, monthly reports, and final accounts.
* Negotiate compensation events
* Work with operations to provide commercial advice
This role would suit someone with:
* A BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or equivalent
* Experience in managing NEC3, NEC4, and general bespoke contracts
* Experience working for a tier 2 contractor
* Civil project experience
* Good computer skills
What’s in it for you?
* Opportunity to join a business at a time of growth.
* Competitive pay and benefits
By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for Clearnorth Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interest. We may contact you in the future about other positions that may be relevant to you. Details are set out in our privacy policy.
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Who you’ll be working for:
Established for more than 50 years our client is a civil engineering specialist sub-contractor with an international reputation and projects across the world.
The people you’ll be working with:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will closely with the project managers in Scotland, and specifically across the central belt
What you’ll be asked to achieve:
You will initially manage a project in Edinburgh's city centre. The project is the repair of a key landmark in the city
In order to fulfil this you will be required to:
* Manage and build client relationships with all stakeholders
* Manage the budgets and profitability of the projects
* Prepare reports; cashflow, monthly reports, and final accounts.
* Negotiate compensation events
* Work with operations to provide commercial advice
This role would suit someone with:
* A BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or equivalent
* Experience in managing NEC3, NEC4, and general bespoke contracts
* Experience working for a tier 2 contractor
* Civil project experience
* Good computer skills
What’s in it for you?
* Opportunity to join a business at a time of growth.
* Competitive pay and benefits
By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for Clearnorth Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interest. We may contact you in the future about other positions that may be relevant to you. Details are set out in our privacy policy.
If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.
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Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Who you’ll be working for:
Established for more than 50 years our client is a civil engineering specialist sub-contractor with an international reputation and projects across the world.
The people you’ll be working with:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will closely with the project managers in Scotland, and specifically across the central belt
What you’ll be asked to achieve:
You will initially manage a project in Edinburgh's city centre. The project is the repair of a key landmark in the city
In order to fulfil this you will be required to:
* Manage and build client relationships with all stakeholders
* Manage the budgets and profitability of the projects
* Prepare reports; cashflow, monthly reports, and final accounts.
* Negotiate compensation events
* Work with operations to provide commercial advice
This role would suit someone with:
* A BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or equivalent
* Experience in managing NEC3, NEC4, and general bespoke contracts
* Experience working for a tier 2 contractor
* Civil project experience
* Good computer skills
What’s in it for you?
* Opportunity to join a business at a time of growth.
* Competitive pay and benefits
By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for Clearnorth Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interest. We may contact you in the future about other positions that may be relevant to you. Details are set out in our privacy policy.
If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.
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Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor
Munich
Job Reference: JR(phone number removed)
Salary: €60,000 - €75,000 + Generous Allowance, Accommodation, and Travel
Rotation: Long weekend home every two weeks
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Job profile:
A major multinational main contractor is urgently seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Munich. You will be working on a hyperscale data centre construction project worth over €500 million. This is a great opportunity for a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to work for a company that has an impressive portfolio of specialist construction projects secured across Europe.
This position is offered on a rotation basis (with accommodation, flights, and in-country travel covered) on a two-week basis, with a long weekend at home every two weeks.
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Key activities
The successful Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice and monitoring of same to construction team
Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management.
Compile monthly progress applications and ensure they are inclusive of accurate remeasure, site variations, dayworks or claims
Procurement - operational procurement activity and contract support, in conjunction with the Procurement Department
Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations and final account.
Managing and forecasting of turnover and cash flow of the projects
Reviewing and commercial management of all projects, to ensure accurate and reliable reporting
Identify, Analyse and report on trends within the Business & Projects
Provide Data and analysis of issues & risks as required by Management.
Improve and implement best practice commercial processes and accurate budgeting
Ensure compliance with Contract Programme /Schedule and provide weekly reports to construction team on planned versus actual progress
Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies
To ensure Construction Team is adhering to all Contractual Requirements and providing advice and monitoring of same
Ensure reporting is in line with Group Policies & highlight exceptions to Management
All other duties associated with this role
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor specification
The following will be required of the Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor:
M&E / MEP / mechanical & electrical bias
Data-Centre or other similar high-tech facility experience (pharmaceutical, semi-conductor, etc.)
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Personal Skills and Qualifications relevant to the Role
The successful Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor will be the following:
Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and logical skills
To Apply for the position of Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor, or to find out what other opportunities we can offer in the critical systems construction sector, please contact Joe Raymond at Project Resource Ltd.
Services advertised by Project Resource are that of an Employment Agency/Business. Project resource is an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer
Nov 09, 2020
Permanent
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor
Munich
Job Reference: JR(phone number removed)
Salary: €60,000 - €75,000 + Generous Allowance, Accommodation, and Travel
Rotation: Long weekend home every two weeks
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Job profile:
A major multinational main contractor is urgently seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Munich. You will be working on a hyperscale data centre construction project worth over €500 million. This is a great opportunity for a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to work for a company that has an impressive portfolio of specialist construction projects secured across Europe.
This position is offered on a rotation basis (with accommodation, flights, and in-country travel covered) on a two-week basis, with a long weekend at home every two weeks.
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Key activities
The successful Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice and monitoring of same to construction team
Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management.
Compile monthly progress applications and ensure they are inclusive of accurate remeasure, site variations, dayworks or claims
Procurement - operational procurement activity and contract support, in conjunction with the Procurement Department
Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations and final account.
Managing and forecasting of turnover and cash flow of the projects
Reviewing and commercial management of all projects, to ensure accurate and reliable reporting
Identify, Analyse and report on trends within the Business & Projects
Provide Data and analysis of issues & risks as required by Management.
Improve and implement best practice commercial processes and accurate budgeting
Ensure compliance with Contract Programme /Schedule and provide weekly reports to construction team on planned versus actual progress
Review all incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Team and /or subcontractors, to identify contractually critical items and to initiate replies
To ensure Construction Team is adhering to all Contractual Requirements and providing advice and monitoring of same
Ensure reporting is in line with Group Policies & highlight exceptions to Management
All other duties associated with this role
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor specification
The following will be required of the Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor:
M&E / MEP / mechanical & electrical bias
Data-Centre or other similar high-tech facility experience (pharmaceutical, semi-conductor, etc.)
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Personal Skills and Qualifications relevant to the Role
The successful Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor will be the following:
Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and logical skills
To Apply for the position of Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor, or to find out what other opportunities we can offer in the critical systems construction sector, please contact Joe Raymond at Project Resource Ltd.
Services advertised by Project Resource are that of an Employment Agency/Business. Project resource is an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer
AJ Connect have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Associate Director to relocate to the USA. We have Partnered with New York’s fastest growing independent construction consultancy.
They have an Exciting opportunity to set up and grown their new San Francisco office.
This type of opportunity does not come around often in today’s market, this is your chance to live abroad, get your teeth into some really exciting high-profile projects and get the exposure you need to take your career to the next level.
Our client has an impressive pipeline of new projects and is working with some extremely well-known global brands.
The ideal candidate is an individual who has previously worked for a large-scale consultancy, with an entrepreneurial mind set who can take a modern approach to what is often cited as a traditional and outmoded profession. You will be running your own projects over in San Francisco and will be able to work with complete autonomy in casual clothes and in a chilled atmosphere!
Requirements to be successful
* Recent experience in a PQS firm
* Ideally be MRICS qualified – (Not absolutely essential)
* Ability to run & manage a team.
* Have had exposure to large commercial projects
* The desire to help drive forward what is already shaping up to be a very successful company.
In Return you will get:
* Salary - $90,000 - $150,000 depending on your level of experience.
* Signing bonus to cover flights and first month’s accommodation.
* Flexible working & Work from home.
* Annual bonus + the chance for shares in the company for the right person.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a modern PQS consultancy that are experiencing an exciting period of growth. If you would love the chance to live abroad and work for an employer who is all about a great work/life balance and gives back to the community and their staff, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
For more information and a confidential discussion contact Martyn Aitken on (phone number removed)
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
AJ Connect have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Associate Director to relocate to the USA. We have Partnered with New York’s fastest growing independent construction consultancy.
They have an Exciting opportunity to set up and grown their new San Francisco office.
This type of opportunity does not come around often in today’s market, this is your chance to live abroad, get your teeth into some really exciting high-profile projects and get the exposure you need to take your career to the next level.
Our client has an impressive pipeline of new projects and is working with some extremely well-known global brands.
The ideal candidate is an individual who has previously worked for a large-scale consultancy, with an entrepreneurial mind set who can take a modern approach to what is often cited as a traditional and outmoded profession. You will be running your own projects over in San Francisco and will be able to work with complete autonomy in casual clothes and in a chilled atmosphere!
Requirements to be successful
* Recent experience in a PQS firm
* Ideally be MRICS qualified – (Not absolutely essential)
* Ability to run & manage a team.
* Have had exposure to large commercial projects
* The desire to help drive forward what is already shaping up to be a very successful company.
In Return you will get:
* Salary - $90,000 - $150,000 depending on your level of experience.
* Signing bonus to cover flights and first month’s accommodation.
* Flexible working & Work from home.
* Annual bonus + the chance for shares in the company for the right person.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a modern PQS consultancy that are experiencing an exciting period of growth. If you would love the chance to live abroad and work for an employer who is all about a great work/life balance and gives back to the community and their staff, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
For more information and a confidential discussion contact Martyn Aitken on (phone number removed)
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location:- Edinburgh
Contract Length:- 3 Months Contract
Rates:- £350 - £450 a day dependent on experience
Role Description
A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support the Commercial Manager on a rail civil engineering project in Edinburgh.
• Management of payment application
• Production of CPR and CMES
• Costing and forecasting
• Management of sub-contracts
• Management of the change control system
• Management of project risk
• Attending meetings with the Project Commercial Team, Client and Sub Contractors
• Management of dispute resolution
• Input into Commercial Services
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
• Educated to HNC or above in Quantity Surveying
• Working knowledge of construction industry conditions of contract
• Rail project experience (preferred, not essential)
If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV to or call the rail team on (phone number removed) for more information.
Ganymede Solutions specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
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Sep 28, 2020
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location:- Edinburgh
Contract Length:- 3 Months Contract
Rates:- £350 - £450 a day dependent on experience
Role Description
A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support the Commercial Manager on a rail civil engineering project in Edinburgh.
• Management of payment application
• Production of CPR and CMES
• Costing and forecasting
• Management of sub-contracts
• Management of the change control system
• Management of project risk
• Attending meetings with the Project Commercial Team, Client and Sub Contractors
• Management of dispute resolution
• Input into Commercial Services
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
• Educated to HNC or above in Quantity Surveying
• Working knowledge of construction industry conditions of contract
• Rail project experience (preferred, not essential)
If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV to or call the rail team on (phone number removed) for more information.
Ganymede Solutions specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website
this is a permanent vacancy*
My client are a leading developer delivering major projects throughout the UK. They operate in the new build student accomodation, highrise residential apartments and new build housing sectors. They are a multi-million pound turnover group and a leader in their sectors of the construction industry.
Starting on site in November, they have a prestigious new build scheme in Edinburgh; a £30m new build, 2 x blocks of concrete frame construction consisting of circa 250 student bed studios above a ground floor collection of retail and leisure units. The project will include a significant brickwork facade package to its external shell.
This project will be live until completion and handover in 2022.
The scheme is being overseeing by a strong team of long-standing operational and commercial staff including a Senior Project Manager, Site Managers and Engineer alongside technical and commercial teams. They now require an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager to bring this project out of the ground as number 1 on site.
As such you will be experienced in working on prestigious, city centre schemes of minimum £20m, with an strong track reckod of maintaining excellent quality and H&S standards. You will have a minimum of 5 years experience operating at such level and on such schemes.
The following tasks are not in priority order:
Overall responsibility for construction, through to the completion of the building, to the agreed programme.
Ensuring key pre-construction items are closed out to allow a successful on-site start.
Formulating and agreeing main contract programmes.
To set the agenda for the construction process and the design/ information co-ordination to achieve that process.
Single point of contact for client.
Liaise with all departments regarding information needed to progress and complete the project successfully.
Formulate and present progress reporting structure both internally and to the client.
Ensure site team manage the project adhering to the Health and Safety, Security and Fire policies at all times.
Attend pre-start meetings with on-site operatives and sub-contractors.
Managing the subcontractors appointed on the project and ensuring they each deliver on time and within budget.
Liaise with client, architect, structural engineers, Building Control, NHBC and other organisations as required.
Ensure site team set up and work to main site filing system.
Produce monthly management / client reports on the contract status for the directors / client.
Assist with contractual correspondence and distribution of information.
Formulate and present progress reporting structure both internally and to the client.
Encourage and develop communication methods employed by staff and nurture positive supportive approach to developing staff.
To discuss, support and advise team members on a regular individual and team basis and where necessary liaise with Human Resources for additional support.
Conduct, chair and minute weekly team meetings with subcontractors and management and distribute to senior management.
Monitoring plant usage on site.
Produce site reports.
Complete project on time or ahead of time and within budget.
Arrange and ensure meetings with quantity surveyors regularly throughout contract.
Liaise with quantity surveyor and sub-contractors to discuss possible damages and time loss immediately as they arise.
Discuss site issues and progress with construction director.
Oversee preparation and issuing of Operating and Maintenance manuals.
Attend post hand over review meetings.
Liaise with customer care department in relation to defects, to be able to successfully obtain making good certificate at the end of the defect liability period.
Other relevant tasks as required.Knowledge, skills and experience required:
NVQ Level 4, HND, Degree or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
Member of Chartered Institute of Building or working towards desirable
Good knowledge of contract law
Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word & Excel
CSCS Card
Good communication skills
Assertive and strong persuasion skills
Strong time management skills
Good management and leadership skills
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
this is a permanent vacancy*
My client are a leading developer delivering major projects throughout the UK. They operate in the new build student accomodation, highrise residential apartments and new build housing sectors. They are a multi-million pound turnover group and a leader in their sectors of the construction industry.
Starting on site in November, they have a prestigious new build scheme in Edinburgh; a £30m new build, 2 x blocks of concrete frame construction consisting of circa 250 student bed studios above a ground floor collection of retail and leisure units. The project will include a significant brickwork facade package to its external shell.
This project will be live until completion and handover in 2022.
The scheme is being overseeing by a strong team of long-standing operational and commercial staff including a Senior Project Manager, Site Managers and Engineer alongside technical and commercial teams. They now require an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager to bring this project out of the ground as number 1 on site.
As such you will be experienced in working on prestigious, city centre schemes of minimum £20m, with an strong track reckod of maintaining excellent quality and H&S standards. You will have a minimum of 5 years experience operating at such level and on such schemes.
The following tasks are not in priority order:
Overall responsibility for construction, through to the completion of the building, to the agreed programme.
Ensuring key pre-construction items are closed out to allow a successful on-site start.
Formulating and agreeing main contract programmes.
To set the agenda for the construction process and the design/ information co-ordination to achieve that process.
Single point of contact for client.
Liaise with all departments regarding information needed to progress and complete the project successfully.
Formulate and present progress reporting structure both internally and to the client.
Ensure site team manage the project adhering to the Health and Safety, Security and Fire policies at all times.
Attend pre-start meetings with on-site operatives and sub-contractors.
Managing the subcontractors appointed on the project and ensuring they each deliver on time and within budget.
Liaise with client, architect, structural engineers, Building Control, NHBC and other organisations as required.
Ensure site team set up and work to main site filing system.
Produce monthly management / client reports on the contract status for the directors / client.
Assist with contractual correspondence and distribution of information.
Formulate and present progress reporting structure both internally and to the client.
Encourage and develop communication methods employed by staff and nurture positive supportive approach to developing staff.
To discuss, support and advise team members on a regular individual and team basis and where necessary liaise with Human Resources for additional support.
Conduct, chair and minute weekly team meetings with subcontractors and management and distribute to senior management.
Monitoring plant usage on site.
Produce site reports.
Complete project on time or ahead of time and within budget.
Arrange and ensure meetings with quantity surveyors regularly throughout contract.
Liaise with quantity surveyor and sub-contractors to discuss possible damages and time loss immediately as they arise.
Discuss site issues and progress with construction director.
Oversee preparation and issuing of Operating and Maintenance manuals.
Attend post hand over review meetings.
Liaise with customer care department in relation to defects, to be able to successfully obtain making good certificate at the end of the defect liability period.
Other relevant tasks as required.Knowledge, skills and experience required:
NVQ Level 4, HND, Degree or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
Member of Chartered Institute of Building or working towards desirable
Good knowledge of contract law
Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word & Excel
CSCS Card
Good communication skills
Assertive and strong persuasion skills
Strong time management skills
Good management and leadership skills
The EH20 Group are currently working with a nationwide House Builder who are looking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their Edinburgh team.
One of the key elements of this role is to have experience in subcontract and material procurement and vendor selection.
Our client is looking for someone with a house building or main contracting background, is able to manage multiple sites and clients at the same time, whilst delivering commercial value.
Responsibilities:
* Overseeing the commercial management of various housing projects.
* Managing costs to make sure that the initial budget isn’t exceeded which is key when working on single client developments.
* Preparation of tenders, cost planning, compiling estimates.
* Liaise with Contractors, Suppliers and Clients to ensure information, costs, profitability and value meet the requirements of designated project/ contracts.
* Assist in the preparation processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders to demanding timescales.
* Preparing monthly valuations.
If this role sounds of interest to you or anyone you know please get in touch today - EH20
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
The EH20 Group are currently working with a nationwide House Builder who are looking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their Edinburgh team.
One of the key elements of this role is to have experience in subcontract and material procurement and vendor selection.
Our client is looking for someone with a house building or main contracting background, is able to manage multiple sites and clients at the same time, whilst delivering commercial value.
Responsibilities:
* Overseeing the commercial management of various housing projects.
* Managing costs to make sure that the initial budget isn’t exceeded which is key when working on single client developments.
* Preparation of tenders, cost planning, compiling estimates.
* Liaise with Contractors, Suppliers and Clients to ensure information, costs, profitability and value meet the requirements of designated project/ contracts.
* Assist in the preparation processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders to demanding timescales.
* Preparing monthly valuations.
If this role sounds of interest to you or anyone you know please get in touch today - EH20
Conrad Consulting has been approached by a respected and trusted Property Consultancy who has a unique opportunity based within their city centre Edinburgh office to join their dynamic and highly successful team to work on a wide range of exciting projects throughout the UK.
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work with, but not limited to, prestigious Hotel Chains, High End Residential Projects, and Healthcare which can range in value from £250k up to £150m.
The client offers a different type of opportunity to most consultancies on the market at present moment with Acquisition, Development and Investment at the forefront of their business which is complemented along side more traditional Cost Control, Employers Agent and Building Consultancy.
Requirements of the Senior Cost Manager
Must have MRICS in Quantity Surveying.
A comprehensive understanding of Pre-Contract stage experience is essential
Experience within an Employers Agent role would he highly desirable but not essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. On offer for the Senior Cost Manager
This position offers a fiercely competitive market salary of between £50,000 to £55,000 which can be negotiated depending on experience, project exposure, fantastic opportunity for career progression plus a comprehensive benefits package including car allowance as travel will be required
Jul 14, 2020
Permanent
Conrad Consulting has been approached by a respected and trusted Property Consultancy who has a unique opportunity based within their city centre Edinburgh office to join their dynamic and highly successful team to work on a wide range of exciting projects throughout the UK.
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work with, but not limited to, prestigious Hotel Chains, High End Residential Projects, and Healthcare which can range in value from £250k up to £150m.
The client offers a different type of opportunity to most consultancies on the market at present moment with Acquisition, Development and Investment at the forefront of their business which is complemented along side more traditional Cost Control, Employers Agent and Building Consultancy.
Requirements of the Senior Cost Manager
Must have MRICS in Quantity Surveying.
A comprehensive understanding of Pre-Contract stage experience is essential
Experience within an Employers Agent role would he highly desirable but not essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. On offer for the Senior Cost Manager
This position offers a fiercely competitive market salary of between £50,000 to £55,000 which can be negotiated depending on experience, project exposure, fantastic opportunity for career progression plus a comprehensive benefits package including car allowance as travel will be required
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's role
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be reporting into the Quantity Surveyor and potentially lead their business in the future. This means providing you with the technical expertise, business knowledge, professional skills and ongoing support to be the best you can be.
You will have the opportunity to work within a Commercial team on a build major build project up to £200m in value.
The Candidate
Demonstrates financial and commercial acumen
Ability to make reasoned decisions
Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills
Committed to diversity and inclusionIn addition to this, we are looking for graduates with the following:
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or studying towards
Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time (2 days' maximum a week).
In Return for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor?
£Competitive
Car/Car Allowance
Bonus
Private Health
Pension
Generous holiday increasing with service
Expenses
Jun 08, 2020
Permanent
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's role
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be reporting into the Quantity Surveyor and potentially lead their business in the future. This means providing you with the technical expertise, business knowledge, professional skills and ongoing support to be the best you can be.
You will have the opportunity to work within a Commercial team on a build major build project up to £200m in value.
The Candidate
Demonstrates financial and commercial acumen
Ability to make reasoned decisions
Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills
Committed to diversity and inclusionIn addition to this, we are looking for graduates with the following:
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or studying towards
Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time (2 days' maximum a week).
In Return for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor?
£Competitive
Car/Car Allowance
Bonus
Private Health
Pension
Generous holiday increasing with service
Expenses
Busy Mid Tier Builder seeks Quantity Surveyor to join their business. Based in Central Belt. Your New Company Our client are a well regarded public sector focused main contractor based in the Central Belt of Scotland. Most of their work is within education, university and public infrastructure and their presence on busy frameworks guarantees a steady and sustainable flow of work to their Scottish business. Due to a continued upsurge in work across the Scottish region they are seeking to add an Assistant or intermediate level Quantity Surveyor to their business. Your New Role As Quantity surveyor you will be reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor and you will be managing your own projects from day one. With a project scope of between £500K and £5million you could be handling a couple of projects concurrently or one larger project depending on workflow and pipeline. You will be directly managing your project upon contract award. This will involve managing your subcontractor procurement process and appointing successful tenderers and once the project commences managing all commercial activities from assessing payment claims and variations to keeping up to date project cost reports and budgets. This will be a busy and interesting role with a variety of projects so it is a great opportunity for an up and coming quantity surveyor to really hone their trade and develop their commercial expertise. What you will need to succeed The ideal candidate will have a degree in quantity surveying and already have a few years experience working for a contractor in the Scottish Construction market. You will have run your own small projects to completion and have a good understanding of the complete project surveying process. You will be self motivated and be keen to develop your career in construction. Initially you will be working in a small office in the central belt but you will be expected to attend site every few works to do site measures and assess project progress. What you will get in return Our client are a very well established contractor with a strong and steady pipeline of work with a busy group of public sector clients. The successful candidate will be given a competitive package and car or car allowance. This is a fantastic role for an ambitious QS who perhaps is travelling into either Glasgow or Edinburgh and is seeking to avoid the traffic!
May 12, 2020
Full time
Busy Mid Tier Builder seeks Quantity Surveyor to join their business. Based in Central Belt. Your New Company Our client are a well regarded public sector focused main contractor based in the Central Belt of Scotland. Most of their work is within education, university and public infrastructure and their presence on busy frameworks guarantees a steady and sustainable flow of work to their Scottish business. Due to a continued upsurge in work across the Scottish region they are seeking to add an Assistant or intermediate level Quantity Surveyor to their business. Your New Role As Quantity surveyor you will be reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor and you will be managing your own projects from day one. With a project scope of between £500K and £5million you could be handling a couple of projects concurrently or one larger project depending on workflow and pipeline. You will be directly managing your project upon contract award. This will involve managing your subcontractor procurement process and appointing successful tenderers and once the project commences managing all commercial activities from assessing payment claims and variations to keeping up to date project cost reports and budgets. This will be a busy and interesting role with a variety of projects so it is a great opportunity for an up and coming quantity surveyor to really hone their trade and develop their commercial expertise. What you will need to succeed The ideal candidate will have a degree in quantity surveying and already have a few years experience working for a contractor in the Scottish Construction market. You will have run your own small projects to completion and have a good understanding of the complete project surveying process. You will be self motivated and be keen to develop your career in construction. Initially you will be working in a small office in the central belt but you will be expected to attend site every few works to do site measures and assess project progress. What you will get in return Our client are a very well established contractor with a strong and steady pipeline of work with a busy group of public sector clients. The successful candidate will be given a competitive package and car or car allowance. This is a fantastic role for an ambitious QS who perhaps is travelling into either Glasgow or Edinburgh and is seeking to avoid the traffic!
Have you been placed on Furlough?
Has your income taken a hit because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis?
Well I have a client who are still recruiting and looking to pay a market leading salary. You will initially be working remotely before joining a small commercial team post lockdown.
What's Required of the Senior Quantity Surveyor?
You will need to be experienced in a wide range of pre and post contract support
Experienced in a variety of contract types but the main focus being on NEC.
You will have a minimum of 5 post qualification experience in Quantity Surveying from a consultancy background.
MRICS is essential for this role. What's on offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor?
A market leading salary of £55,000
Pension contribution of up to 5%
Healthcare and Private Medical Insurance
25 days annual leave plus public holidays What happens next?
On receipt of your application Graham Ventham will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Graham will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with
Apr 26, 2020
Permanent
Have you been placed on Furlough?
Has your income taken a hit because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis?
Well I have a client who are still recruiting and looking to pay a market leading salary. You will initially be working remotely before joining a small commercial team post lockdown.
What's Required of the Senior Quantity Surveyor?
You will need to be experienced in a wide range of pre and post contract support
Experienced in a variety of contract types but the main focus being on NEC.
You will have a minimum of 5 post qualification experience in Quantity Surveying from a consultancy background.
MRICS is essential for this role. What's on offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor?
A market leading salary of £55,000
Pension contribution of up to 5%
Healthcare and Private Medical Insurance
25 days annual leave plus public holidays What happens next?
On receipt of your application Graham Ventham will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Graham will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with