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Site Quantity Surveyors   Canbury Construction are recruiting for site based Quantity Surveyors and Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles on secured projects commencing early 2021 through to 2023. Company Profile Canbury Construction Ltd is a building contractor providing main contractor and design & build services.  We have a valued construction management team with extensive experience in all sectors of the construction industry including student accommodation, multi storey apartment buildings & mixed use residential / commercial schemes for a strong, longstanding client base. Locations: Epsom – 98 residential units – new build and conversion of existing mansion house Wood Green – 121 new build residential units with commercial shell and core Earlsfield – 129 new build residential units with commercial shell and core Canterbury – 163 and 212 bedroom student accommodation and associated communal spaces THE ROLE: Due to strong growth in the company, there is a requirement for a site based QSs dealing with procurement, day to day commercial running of the project, a negotiator, eye for detail, good communication skills and well presented. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR WILL INCLUDE: Work alongside the Project Manager and Accounts team to deliver the commercial aspects of the project Provide a hands on, detail oriented approach to managing supplier and subcontractor packages, direct orders and site prelims Measuring and taking off builder’s quants for the supply of materials and subcontract packages of works.  Preparation of subcontract packages Obtaining quotations and placing formal subcontractor orders Processing supplier and subcontractor payment request (Review and scrutiny of subcontractor applications, variations, take-offs and check measures, reconciling order values and instructed works and updating and forecast final accounts) Achieving best value and companywide buying Developing and maintaining good relationships with the site management team, suppliers, and subcontractors Maintaining accurate records on projects, ensuring communication is maintained with all concerned parties. Providing cost updates tracked against budgets and cash forecasts for the project Preparation of supporting information for monthly valuations to the client Any other duties to support the business and project team   REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Must have 3-year prior experience within the construction industry We are considering both RICS qualified candidates and those working towards RICS qualifications This position would suit someone from a contracting background who is a confident negotiator and communicator.   PACKAGE: Salary dependent on experience and qualifications (Typical range £40,000 – 65,000) Career progression opportunities Travel expenses  Please send us a CV and if successful someone will be in contact with you about the role

Assistant Quantity Surveyor- Residential – Commercial & Brickwork Experience Agency:  UCA Consulting Contact Name:  Uma Nagisetty Contact Email:  uma@ucaconsulting.uk Telephone:  07738297981 Industry:  Construction Job Type:  Permanent Location:  Uckfield, East Sussex Salary:  £30000 – £40000 (Depends on experience)   Our Client was established brickwork contractor working predominantly in the South East, who are highly regarded within our industry and take on a range of different contracts ranging from housing to commercial developments usually in the region of £500,000 to £3million. The company is made up of 3 directors along with a number of quantity surveyors and administrators. The Role & Responsibilities: Measuring and estimating. Preparing valuations for interim application for payment including variations. Preparing and negotiating final accounts. Remeasure Bill of Quantities. Pricing variation orders and charging the client accordingly. Monitoring costs to ensure works are within budgets. Preparing contract claims information. Visit live sites to ensure works are running correctly. Document control. Understand the implications of health and safety regulations. Negotiating costs and prices. Attending on-site meetings. Attending sites at least once a month for valuations. Producing cost value reconciliations. Awareness of SMM. General administrative duties. Ensure contract cash flow is maintained. Preparing turnover and profit forecasts. About you: A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience as an assistant quantity surveyor. Knowledge of brickwork is essential. You will be highly motivated, have a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise efficiently and be reliable. Ability to work in a dynamic and pressurised environment. Team worker Ability to work on own initiative Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year Benefits: Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Surveying: 3 years (Required) Licence: full driving (Required)

Quantity Surveyor Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction - London Our client, a medium sized building construction contractor are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on construction projects in and around London. Projects are predominately high end residential, refurbishments, although they work on prestigious commercial contracts as well. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of projects. Location: Central London Remuneration andpound55,000 - andpound85,000 per annum plus benefits Requirements 5+ Years of Quantity Surveying experience Building Construction background JCT  & NEC forms of contract knowledge Monthly Valuations and CVRs Final Account  Resolution Provide Value Management advice Ensure monthly WIPS figures are accurate and on time Manage Contractual Correspondence Identify Claim Situations Ensure contractual Obligations are complied with Actively ensure compliance with Site Operations Plan and procedures Review and manage procurement handover with internal project team Responsible for Administration of Contract Documents If you are interested in hearing more please contact info@quantitysurveyorjobs.co.uk We specialise in QS, Cost managers, Quantity Surveyor jobs, Quantity Surveying in London and UK Wide. We cover Construction, Residential, Commercial, fit-out, joinery, groundworks, Civil Engineering, PQS Consultancy, M&E Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveying Jobs, Project Quantity Surveyors and more.

A main contractor who was established 40 years ago. Undertakes projects in various sectors including pharmaceutical, education, retail, residential, commercial and more. They have been growing steadily over the past ten years. Annual turnover was £91m in 2012 and this increased to £165m in 2016. This sustained growth is aided by the fact that a large proportion of their work is awarded on a repeat order basis from an expanding client base. If successful, you’ll be working on projects valued between £1-60m in the education, industrial, health, leisure and pharmaceutical sectors What are they looking for? An ambitious assistant QS with main contractor experience. Experience of working for a main contractor Experience in assisting with the preparation of contracts, cash flow forecasts and final accounts. Knowledge of relevant building and construction regulations and standards. Strong numerical and IT skills Financially astute. Proven track record of maximising profit on contracts from £500k +. Customer-focused. Excellent supply chain relationships. Experience in the education, industrial, health, leisure and pharmaceutical sectors would be a bonus