Quantity Surveyor – Civils / groundworks / Residential/ General Construction / Subcontracting

Chester

Our client a well-established specialist, Civil Engineering family main contractor and subcontractor contractor, who provides civils services for the residential and general construction market are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in the Chester / North Wales area. The salary on offer is up to £50k (dep on exp) with a company car, pension and 24 days holiday.

The Quantity Surveyor will be ideally looking to have a full role to play within a SME, or looking to develop into a Senior QS at some point in the future.

The Quantity Surveyor will have at least 3 years' experience and be highly motivated and keen to progress within a company that is growing. Experience within NEC and JCT type contracts as well as ability to run projects between £100k and £1m is required.

The client is more interested in the individual than the background you come from.

Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £50K (Dep on exp)
Pension contribution
Discretionary Bonus up to 15%
Company car
Fuel card
Holidays - 24 days plus Bank Holidays

Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

Higher level (HNC or Degree) qualification in Quantity Surveying
At least 3 +years commercial experience as a Quantity Surveyor
Have functional/technical skills associated with the field of Quantity Surveying
NEC and JCT knowledge
Cost management and change management experience
A team player, operating cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals,
Problem solver, and ability to make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness
Holds a full UK driving licence

Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Provide commercial management on projects and deliver tender margin-plus with effective cost and value management
Management of NEC, JCT and Planned Maintenance contracts for key framework clients .
Responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on multiple project
Assist Estimating and Operations with developing bid submissions
Forecasting and cost/value reporting
Supplier/Sub-contract identification and tendering
Procurement of resources to meet programme and ideally tender.
Supply chain management and payment to ensure programme is maintained and buying opportunities are maximised.