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Title: Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor (all levels required)
Location: Bristol + 1 hour
Rate: £400 - £475 per day
Sector: Tier 1, New Build, Main contracting
Start Date: ASAP
The Company:
Our client is a one of the leading privately owned Tier 1 main contractors in the UK. They are working on a £50m new build Student Accommodation project in Bristol and looking to hire a Senior QS to work as number 2 on the project.
Typical duties & responsibilities:
- To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
- Help to 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.
- Assist in-agreeing 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.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person
- You will have at least 7 yeards experience as QS
- Demonstrable experience of working on construction new build projects of at least £15m in value
- Experience working for a main contractor is essential
- Commutable to the central Bristol
- Experience in lhigh rise accommodation projects is beneficial
- 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.
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