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Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece (North)
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK1 1NE, England

Salary

£40000 - £50000/annum £5000 car allowance or Company car

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Quantity Surveyor is needed for a civil engineering groundworks contractor near Stockport, with a focus on new build projects in the Northwest.
  • The role involves overseeing groundworks projects, managing costs, preparing tenders, and maintaining relationships with clients and subcontractors.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in the housebuilding sector, preferably on contractor-side groundworks projects, and must hold a full UK driver's license.
  • The position offers a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a £5,000 car allowance or company vehicle.
  • The company promotes growth and progression within a supportive team environment.

Quantity Surveyor

Civil Engineering Groundworks contractor based near Stockport, looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. This 75mill turn over client is leading the marked in groundworks for new build/house build for the Northwest. They are expanding the team for 40mill of new works starting now!

About the role : Quantity Surveyor

As the Quantity Surveyor, you'll report to the Commercial manager. You and the commercial team oversee numerous groundworks projects on new house build sites across the North west.

The housebuilder clients you will be contracting for are the likes of; Redrow Homes, Keepmoat, Countryside, Miller Homes, and more. Supporting their projects from cradle to grave and installing; Roads, Sewage infrastructure, Drainage, DPC, Surfacing, etc.

You will need to report to the Head office Monday-Friday. The office/site requirements are about a 70/30 split.

Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor

  • Costing: Accurately pricing the costs of materials, labour and equipment required for each project and submitting quotations for works. Ensuring scheme costs are correct on the system and raising queries where necessary.
  • Tender Preparation: Preparing and reviewing tender documents
  • Supplier and Subcontractor relations: Liaise with operational staff, including clients and subcontractors. Attending internal / external meetings when necessary and fostering good relationships. Manage the subcontract supply chain, issuing orders and the processing of payments.
  • Contract Management: Administering contracts and variations ensuring compliance.
  • Cost Control: Implementing effective cost control measure to optimise project outcomes.
  • Project Reporting: Regular reporting on financial progress, potential risks and cost saving opportunities to management.
  • Budget Management: Collaborating with Project Managers to establish and maintain budgets throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor

  • Previous Housebuild sector experience essential (client or contractor side)
  • Preferably experience doing contractor side groundworks projects (most ideal on housebuild sites)
  • Full UK drivers license

What we offer for Quantity Surveyor

  • 40,000 - 50,000 p/a base salary (dependant on experience)
  • 5000 Car allowance or a company vehicle
  • Training and exposure to civil engineering for construction industry
  • Low turn-over and supportive team
  • Growth and progression opportunity

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