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Quantity Surveyor

Hays Construction and Property
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AN, England

Salary

£50000 - £60000/annum £59.7k - Base + Car Allowance

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A national client is seeking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for their Painting, Decorating, and Planned Refurbishment works team based in Newbury.
  • Candidates should have experience in a similar estimating and surveying role, preferably with a background in painting and decorating.
  • The position offers a total inclusive package of £59,750 annually, along with benefits like life and health insurance and a 7% pension scheme.
  • The successful applicant will manage projects with budgets up to £3 million and must demonstrate strong analytical and commercial skills.
  • This is a great opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience to join a company with a robust order book.

Your new company
We have registered a Quantity Surveyor role with a key national client that are looking to recruit into their Painting, Decorating and Planned Refurbishment works team. The company is in a fantastic position, with an extensive order book for this year and beyond. This is a great time to join this company.


Your new role
Based in Newbury, you will tender, estimate, and measure on-site for a variety of projects, including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients in the public and residential sectors. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Measuring and preparing cost estimates for contracts and tenders.
  • Preparing cost-value reconciliations, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborating with the Contracts Manager to set labour productivity targets and direct labour incentives.
  • Building strong client and supplier relations to address variations and progress of contracts.
  • Completing and analysing weekly site reports with cost information, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience in a similar estimating and surveying role.
  • Experience working for a painting & decorating contractor is beneficial.
  • Proven track record in managing projects from tender to final account.
  • Experience managing works up to 3 million annually.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a keen eye for business opportunities.
  • Strong analytical and commercial skills.
  • Inquisitive, organised, and honest, with excellent collaboration skills.



What you'll get in return

  • Total inclusive package of 59,750 annually.
  • Life, Medical and Health Insurance
  • Company Share Scheme
  • 7% Pension Scheme
  • Annual Pay Reviews
  • Career Development opportunities through Training and Development courses.


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