Project Quantity Surveyor

Fusion People looking are seeking an experienced responsible, Project QS to join our busy, growing organisation.

In this position, you will support the commercial team with day to day duties, provide advice and report on and control all commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts.

The job holder will be supported and guided by the Managing Quantity Surveyor, to whom they will report. The successful applicant must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Overview:Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, the Project Surveyor is responsible for project budgets by managing cost and value. This role requires focus and the ability to push and achieve targets, budgets, quality and results.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

* Management of commercial and contractual relationships with support from MQS to clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.* Maximise the profitability of contracts and achieve optimum cashflow.* Review project details in conjunction with the design, buying and contract teams to assess feasibility / scope compliance and issue budgets accordingly.* Presenting detailed cost and value reporting regularly to ensure the initial budget is not exceeded.* Attend multi-team pre-contract meetings, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions* Manage and submit accounts accurately and on time to clients including full entitlement to any ongoing variations* Negotiate and agree interim / final applications, to ensure prompt payments* Prepare and manage subcontract accounts from inception to final account.* Visit sites regularly to measure and value work completed as well as looking for variation opportunities.* Identify, highlight and manage risks whilst maintaining the relationship with the client.* Monitor progress and manage expectations internally and externally.

Requirements of the role:

The successful applicant will:

* Hold a relevant qualification, degree or equivalent experience (e.g. Quantity Surveying or Construction Management)* Demonstrate depth of experience in a commercial role within construction, preferably the facades / cladding sector.* Have a strong educational background with well-developed analytical, numeracy and literacy skills.* Demonstrate an understanding of cost and value management.* Have good working knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts.* Be self-motivated, detail orientated and very organised, with an aptitude for absorbing and analysing information.* Demonstrate a genuine interest and understanding of construction processes.* Be able to work well both in a team and individually with the ability to manage a team.* Possess good communication and people skills.* Remain calm under pressure.* Hold a valid driving licence.

Please apply by CV

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