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The Company
Our client is a well-established, family-owned commercial construction firm with extensive experience in delivering top-tier projects across the UK. They specialise in a variety of sectors, including shopfitting, groundworks, and commercial decorating and are committed to excellence in every project they undertake. Their strong reputation is built on their dedication to quality, client satisfaction, and their ability to bring diverse projects to life with expert construction services.
The Project
As a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role within the commercial team overseeing a wide spectrum of projects including retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating. Your role will ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, maintaining financial control while meeting all project objectives.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;
- Full UK driving license
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
- Strong in retail experience (essential)
- Experience in groundworks (not essential but desirable)
- Previous experience in utilising Bluebeam (not essential but desired)
- History of operating in retail and shopfitting (not essential but desired)
- Extensive background within the industry, working for a leading commercial construction company
- Extensive experience of working in a Quantity Surveyor position, holding a minimum of 5 years' experience
- Previous experience working on projects within the retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating sector in a Quantity Surveyor or comparable position
Additional skills;
- IT skills
- Effective time management
- Superb negotiation capabilities
- Analytical and mathematical skills
- Excellent sales and presentation skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
- Strong communication and attention to details
- Understanding of construction laws and regulations
- Ability to efficiently utilize relevant software packages
- The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
- Knowledgeable of building regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc
- A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
The Role
- Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
- Job Type: Permanent
- Project: Various retail, shopfitting, groundworks and commercial decorating projects
- Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Duties
- Procurement
- Analysis of tender allowances
- Offer clients and project teams cost insights and financial guidance
- Establish and oversee project budgets to ensure effective cost control
- Track and assess project costs, ensuring financial alignment with budget
- Travel to various sites across the country as needed for project requirements
- Recognise and oversee financial risks, formulating strategies for their mitigation
- Take precise onsite measurements to ensure accuracy for project planning and execution
- Provide clients with frequent project updates and address any additional concerns they may have
- Receive project requests and ensure a thorough understanding of client requirements before proceeding
- Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring smooth project progression
- Coordinate procurement of all subcontract trades with internal departments, overseeing the best value is obtained
- Guarantee adherence to all contract terms, conditions, and specifications throughout the project, while aligning with project objectives and fulfilling client expectations
- Prepare detailed quotes for clients, ensuring all costs are accurately calculated and all project requirements are clearly outlined
- Analyse construction drawings and specifications to ensure a precise understanding and correct implementation of project requirements
- Prepare and complete tender documentation, ensuring all required information is accurately included for submission
- Establish and refine internal pricing strategies to ensure accurate and consistent cost assessments across all company projects
This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Ollie Foley - Recruitment Consultant at Caval on 0113 203 1245
