Quantity Surveyor - Cowdenbeath

CR Smith is a dynamic manufacturing and installation organisation of custom-made windows, doors, Living Space extensions and repair services. Rated Excellent on Trust Pilot with over 4000 reviews and voted the best company in the UK in our sector by consumer champion Which, the customer experience and service is at the heart of everything we do.

We provide state of the art, thermal efficient products which are in higher demand than ever before. This is a truly unique opportunity to be involved in a buoyant market where you can develop and significantly grow your earnings in the process.

We are looking for a qualified Quantity Surveyor to support our on-going growth in these sectors by working within our Commercial team on projects in the New Build and Social Housing replacement sector.

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial the role is not just a traditional quantity surveying role in its entirety but also affords a good opportunity to be directly involved in project management of significant client contracts.

You will be responsible for:

Reviewing & negotiating terms for existing contracts and tender opportunities
Submitting monthly valuations
Pricing of complex variations and non-standard offerings
Monthly client meetings and presentations
Attendance on site to review progress
Mobilisation of new contracts
Representing the company as a key point of contact with clients
Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors

What we offer:

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Dependant on experience)
Private health care
Pension scheme
Expenses system
Extensive technical and software training
Full use of company resources and internal support across the business to allow dedication to the role required
External continuous professional development courses
Excellent career opportunities and mentoring scheme

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Quantity Surveying and is familiar with commercial contracts.

You will be someone who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, work as part of a team and lead teams. An understanding of contract administration would be beneficial, as would experience with Microsoft Office software packages. Training will be provided on all proprietary software packages.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual with a proven track record within the construction industry to join one of Scotland’s leading brands, offering fantastic career opportunities and the autonomy to make a real difference within an organisation already committed to growth, service excellence, uncompromising quality and safety standards.