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Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Marmion
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have experience in a similar commercial role within the fire protection sector or building services industry.
  • A RICS or MRICS qualification is essential for applicants.
  • The job is based in Wakefield with hybrid flexibility available, and candidates must be UK residents within a commutable distance.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as budget monitoring, final account negotiations, and maintaining client relationships.
  • Up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Based in Wakefield - Hybrid Flexibility Available
  • 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Excellent Working Culture & Career Progression

Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK resident residing within commutable distance to Wakefield. Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Agreement of interim payment amounts with clients, monitoring when payment notices are due/received/outstanding.
  • Final Account Negotiations and preparing project budgets in conjunction with the Sales team/Project Manager when required.
  • Monitoring budgets against costs and projections on a monthly basis and reporting upline.
  • Assisting with troublesome subcontractor final accounts and ensuring that contractual obligations are fulfilled.
  • Working with Project team and Directors regarding all commercial matters (variations, delays etc.) and ensuring that they are identified and recorded.
  • Assist Project Manager and Directors in the preparation of contractual notices and attend site visits to monitor for variations and quality matters if required to suit Client needs, whilst ensuring site records are produced and are accurate.
  • Attendance at client meetings as and when needed.
  • In conjunction with our Sales team, tender stage terms and conditions review and input.
  • Maintain good relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues.
  • Mentoring of junior team members where required.

Key Skills

  • RICS or MRICS Qualification
  • Experience of working in a similar commercial role within the fire protection sector or building services industry (essential).
  • Good base knowledge of standard forms of contract (essential).
  • Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations relevant to the Fire Engineering industry is desirable.
  • Proficient in cost control techniques and software applications.
  • Awareness of dispute resolution procedures and experience of managing disputes.
  • Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports, bility to negotiate with clients/ sub-contractors with experience of working on final accounts.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • IT/Software specific experience e.g. MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc .
  • Holds a degree in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards a degree (desirable).
  • Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations relevant to the Fire Engineering industry (desirable).

Our Client:

A leading provider of low-pressure water mist systems in the UK, this specialist company offers high-quality Water Mist and Sprinkler solutions, known for delivering reliable and effective products to clients across various industries. Located in West Yorkshire, the company operates from premises just off the M1, which accommodate its design, sales, commercial, and administrative teams, as well as featuring an area for product demonstrations.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.