Quantity Surveyor

Experienced Quantity Surveyor needed!

Looking for your next step with an excellent, award winning construction firm? 

This this is for you!

Job details of the Quantity Surveyor:

• Salary - £50,000 - £55,000 p/a
• Monday – Friday 9:00-17:00, 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent
• Company pension
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Who are they?
Our client delivers some of the most worthwhile projects across the UK and life is fast-paced and challenging.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will have extensive experience working in the construction industry and excellent technical knowledge. They will be hardworking, committed and commercially aware, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits?

• Bike to work scheme.
• Company computer and Phone
• Career Development and Progression
• Company wellness scheme
• Staff Wellness Program
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Free & On-Site parking

 
Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor: 

• Feasibility Studies and Cost Planning
• Procurement Advice and Assistance
• Contract Administration
• Risk and Value Management
• Cost Control and Reporting
• Subcontract Management
• Commercial Awareness and Business Development
• Regulatory Understanding
• Quality Assurance and Contro
• Sustainability
• Stakeholder Engagement

 
 What are they looking for?

• Organised planning manner.
• Good time discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Good clear communicator.
• Attention to detail.
• Keep strict confidentiality.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Good knowledge and proficiency in computing systems (Microsoft 365/Apple Software)
• Professionally qualified.
• In-depth knowledge of the business's main disciplines, including industrial roofing, Solar PV installation and Scaffolding.
• Construction broad knowledge and experience.

 
Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) QS qualification
• IOSH qualification - Health & Safety Awareness
• IT literate, intermediate level in the use of Excel – to include pivot tables and data manipulation

 
Essential Experience

• Quantity Surveying
• Commercial Contract awareness
• Basic technical knowledge
• Data management and analysis
• Working with the Supply Chains
• Volume-based processing and analysis
• Working to define processes and procedures
• Managing key stakeholder relationships

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on national, multi-site contracts
• Working in a client-facing environment
• Working in a technical environment
• Procurement and Supply Chain leverage
• Managing budgets
• People management

Skills
Essential

• Excellent numerical and financial management skills
• Ability to handle budgets and manage costs effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail (particularly in reviewing contracts, identifying costs, and monitoring the quality of work).

 
If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV in word format today. Please contact Emma Hutchings at the Pertemps Plymouth office for more information.