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Quantity Surveyor

Antony James Recruitment Ltd
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A construction business in Bedford is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage project finances across various residential projects.
  • The role offers flexibility in managing time between sites and the office, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
  • Candidates should have relevant qualifications, proven experience in main contracting, and strong communication skills.
  • The position provides opportunities for career progression within the company, potentially expanding into commercial projects.
  • The expected salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have relevant Quantity Surveying experience.

My client, a thriving construction business in Bedford is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to help support the team.

The successful candidate will diligently manage the project finances across all projects, with support from the rest of the team. The successful candidate will oversee the financial management of projects in the surrounding areas, and will be expected to spend time between sites and the office, however, will be allowed to manage their own time so long as deadlines are hit. This role specifically will be working in the Residential sector with a view to grow to cover commercial buildings too.

This role has a clear progression within the company, and we are looking for someone to make the role their own, and progress into a focal part of the future management team.

Some of the general roles and responsibilities are below:

  • Pricing/forecasting the cost of the different components needed for a project.
  • Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these.
  • Selecting and/or sourcing construction materials.
  • Sourcing contractors and/or subcontractors to work on the construction stage of the project.
  • Measuring and valuing the work done on-site.
  • Dealing with financial and legal problems.
  • Paying subcontractors.
  • Liaising with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Main Contracting
  • Hold the relevant qualifications (e.g. Degree in Quantity Surveying)
  • Relevant experience Quantity Surveying experience or similar
  • Excellent communication skills & competent in Excel and other relevant programs
  • Full UK Driving License

To apply, please get in touch with your CV and details of your salary expectations and notice period.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.