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Our client, a well-established leading building contractor, have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing business. With offices based in Verwood, they provide accredited building services to clients throughout the corporate, commercial and public sectors.
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering financially successful construction projects? We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our projects' planning, budgeting, and cost management, helping us maintain our reputation for excellence and reliability in the industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you!
The Role
The role of a Quantity Surveyor with our client differs slightly from the others in our industry. The QS focuses on cost management of the project, rather than procurement of sub-contractors or materials.
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday Friday.
Duties to include:
Precontract Meeting Attendance: Collaborate with the Estimator/Contracts Manager to receive a comprehensive handover of the job's scope, requirements, and documentation.
Valuations and Cash Flow Forecasts: Establish valuation dates and produce cash flow forecasts for larger works and effectively communicate them to the Contracts Manager and relevant stakeholders. Prepare and submit accurate valuation requests in line with agreed-upon valuation dates.
Invoicing: Generate and raise invoices in accordance with the project milestones and contract terms.
Progress Meetings: Attend progress meetings to provide status updates, address concerns, and collaborate with project teams.
Variations Pricing: Price variations promptly and accurately, considering the impact on project costs and timelines. Monitor updated drawings and specifications to identify variations and promptly address them. Identify variations during site visits and ensure proper documentation and communication.
Job Cost Monitoring: Utilise bespoke software to monitor job costs and maintain accurate financial records, including monitoring or labour and material cost on project.
Partnerships: Build, influence, and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and expertise during bid processes, project reviews, commercial assessments, customer meetings, and support negotiations.
Requirements:
Experience in a similar role within the building industry
Good overall knowledge of the building industry and JCT Contracts
Full Drivers Licence
Confident with Microsoft Office programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise and deal with multiple demands
If you feel that this is a great opportunity for you, please send your CV today!
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