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Job Role – Junior Quantity Surveyor.
Job Overview
The Junior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for all costing elements, general procurement, cost analysis and cost-effective running of multiple projects simultaneously, from initial tender responses to final accounts and handover to the Client. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within the Retail Sector and will have a business focused approach to cost control, whilst building meaningful relationships with Clients.
Key Accountabilities
The main elements of the role are:
Lead on all assigned contracts, from initial tenders to final accounts and handover.
Undertake site visits as necessary.
Procurement, valuation and payment approval of sub-contractors and packages.
Produce Company valuation submissions including materials on site.
Undertake cost value analysis and produce accurate financial reporting.
Ensure all costing requirements for tenders are produced to meet submission deadlines.
Produce an accurate procurement schedule that enables materials to be bought at the best price, quality tolerance and delivery window to achieve on-site requirements of the programme.
Ensure all works are installed or constructed to the relevant standards of the specification, planning and building regulations, in line with the requirements of the Scope of Works
Negotiate and manage labour costs, ensuring labour on site is adequate and that agencies are used as a last resort.
Authorise all timesheets and invoices on each project and ensure the labour time charged reconciles with the amount of cost/productivity allocated to the work.
Support colleagues in all aspects of Project administration.
Develop positive and professional relationships and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of building future business opportunities.
Actively demonstrate the highest standards of health and safety.
Support the Projects Team as and when required.
Read and interpret design/structural drawings to help complete tender submissions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accurate and timely reporting.
Delivery of Subcontractor and Client final accounts within agreed budgets and timeframes.
Accountability for issues which impact on commercial performance.
Maintaining the highest attainable margin on a job-by-job basis
Skills and Personal Attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Â
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping. Â Â
Accustomed to working to tight and changing deadlines.
 Driven and motivated to achieve results.
Understanding of the big picture and impact of own contribution to the overall aims.
Good MS Office skills and ability to navigate tender portals
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant training / qualification in Construction & Cost Management
Chartered status would be a huge benefit
Experience of construction within the Retail Sector would be a distinct advantage
Other experience gained from sectors outside of the Retail environment would be an advantage
H&S training / qualification
For more infirmation on the role and the company please send your CV via the CV library link and we will call you back with more information.
