Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Swansea

Salary: 65,000 to 70,000 + package

Sector: New build Residential developments

Start Date: Immediate

The Company:

Our client is a successful main contractor specialising within the residential and commercial sectors with an established reputation within the South Wales market and beyond. Typical projects are mid to high volume residential developments of 3,4 and 5 bed houses on both private and affordable housing and large new build apartments. The company has also started working on commercial/mixed use projects.

Managing Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor or existing Commercial Manager to lead the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of the business and the portfolio of new build residential developments, overseeing an existing team of Quantity Surveyors.

Typical duties & responsibilities:

To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for all projects
Lead and manage the commercial team in mentoring, training and development
Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately. CVR's
Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Managing Quantity Surveyor - The Person

Experienced Managing QS or Commercial Manager
You will have solid experience in main contracting (not developer) with specific experience in new build residential projects beneficial
Demonstrable experience of delivering projects within budget
Proven experience in managing more junior quantity surveyors
Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals
Commutable to Swansea and to projects in South Wales

The Reward:

Competitive salary
Future Commercial Manager role within 6 months
Company car allowance
Company benefits package
Varied and unique residential developments
Continued local work within the South West region

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