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Elvet Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of amain contractor for an exciting opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyorto join theirteam working on remediation and water infrastructure frameworks.
The contractor has a big name in the industry for delivering quality results for clients across the UK. They are looking to add to the teamwith the addition of a Managing Quantity Surveyor to overlook the Gaforth, Sheffield and Hartlepool offices for the time being.
This is a hybrid role with the opporunity to work from home.
Responsibilities:
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the Commercial Manager to:
- To liaise with the operational management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues on allocated projects.
- To manage and maintain accurate financial and commercial control systems.
- To manage 12 more junior members off staff across 3 different offices.
- To ensure all allocated projects produce an accurate monthly Cost/Value Reconciliation.
- To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time.
- To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.
- To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.
- To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same.
- To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.
- To ensure that monthly meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage.
- To assist with estimating as and when required.
- To ensure that quotations for additional works are accurate and received on time.
Requirements:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent
- CSCS card
- IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Basic Health & Safety skills
- Budget compilation and management
- Analytical & problem-solving skills
- Ability to chair meetings
- Negotiating skills
- Objective setting
- Management experience
