Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Remote (home based)

Salary: 40,000 to 43,000 + package

Sector: Maintenance, residential, MOD

Start Date: ASAP

The Company:

Our client is an established and successful UK wide main contractor with an established reputation and a guaranteed pipeline of work on the maintenance of MOD living accommodation. The role has the unique opportunity to work 100% remote from home. Projects are generally using schedule of rates so a background in this, or with NHF rates on social housing maintenance would be needed.

Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor or existing Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of one or more maintenance sites across MOD Facilities. This position will report to a Commercial Manager and offers strong career progression and excellent longevity through a good pipeline of work and company growth.

Typical duties & responsibilities:

To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
Estimating/pricing works
Using Schedule of rates
Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Quantity Surveyor - The Person

3+ years in Construction
You will have solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor
Experience using NHF rates or schedule of rates.
Experience in maintenance or refurbishment
Demonstrable experience of delivering commercial aspects projects within budget and programme
Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.

Quantity Surveyor - The Reward:

Competitive salary
Company car allowance (2k)
Company benefits package
100% Remote working

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