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Quantity Surveyor

Dmc Contracts Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Tilbury, Essex RM18 7TB

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • DMC Contracts Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their specialist finishes team, which has been a leader in the construction industry for 25 years.
  • The successful candidate will manage several projects ranging from £100k to £4m while working closely with the Project Manager to ensure financial and commercial targets are met.
  • Candidates should possess a Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent qualification along with demonstrable experience in construction cost management.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of up to £55k, depending on experience, along with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team are essential for this position, which involves regular site visits and project administration.

DMC Contracts Ltd are a specialist finishes Contractor who have been at the forefront of the construction industry for the last 25 years. As a well-established, innovative, and expanding business working in various sectors such as Rail, Commercial, Residential, Aviation. Our Projects are Nationwide.

We offer services which range from the design and installation of specialist floors, walls, and tiling through to ancillary works and minor building works.

This is an excellent opportunity for aQuantity Surveyor tojoin a well-established specialist contractor to work on fast-paced and diverse projects.

Responsibilities:

-Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the QS will work as part of the wider commercial team.

-Individually managing several projects which can range from £100k to £4m. This will include working alongside the Project Manager to deliver the Contract from Contract Award to Completion.

-Overseeing and delivery of the financial and commercial targets whilst always ensuring that best practice is employed.

-Carry out monthly completion of cost reports which are reported into Commercial Manager for completion of main Cost Value Reconciliation Report

-Ensuring the maximisation of profit and drafting of your projects cash flow with Commercial Manager

-Monthly presenting and agreeing the external valuation with the Client's representative.

-Assist the Project Manager in the procurement materials.

-Attend Pre-Start meetings for Projects, ensuring all Contractual elements are secured correctly as per our tender submission.

-Weekly Project reviews with Senior Management

-Processing of weekly record sheets, to ensure items such as Contract change or delays have been captured.

-Working closely with the PM to complete all Project administration.

-Regular site visit to monitor progress.

-Keeping adequate records for the valuing variations and ascertaining loss and/or expense.

-Advising senior management on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued.

-Calculating material quantities and costs, labour costs and an achievable project timeframe

-Managing payments and ensure payments are chased when due.

Qualifications and experience:

-Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent qualification

-Demonstrable experience in construction cost management

-Knowledge of NEC 3 and 4 (Option A) and JCT Design and Build

-Ability to cost variations throughout the project.

-Fully knowledgeable in office applications and advanced Excel

-Excellent interpersonal skills

-Confident negotiator

-Ability to work within a team.

Package:

-Competitive salary up to £55k depending on experience.

-23 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

-Company contributory pension scheme

In return, we would like from you:

-Strong team player, with the ability to operate and excel in a changing on-site environment.

-Well-developed analytical, with the ability to communicate with project teams.

-Strive to optimise the profitability of the Contracts.

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