Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Quantity Surveyor: South Wales

I am seeking to employ a Quantity Surveyor to help support my client's growth aspirations during a targeted period of progress. For the right candidate, it’s a great opportunity to work amongst flexible and dynamic operational team, along with long-term blue-chip utility and civil engineering clients.

This position will report into the Business Development Manager and work closely with the management team. The job will primarily be based at the company’s head offices in Caldicot with travel requirements to upcoming & live jobs across Wales and England.

Key Responsibilities

* – Support the cost and tender opportunities within both the civil engineering and earthworks sectors, working alongside operational management..

* – Tender management to include site visits and to help scope the project whilst working with plans and construction details.

* – Monitoring the performance of contracts while managing cost reduction solutions.

* – Sub-Contractor, material, and plant procurement.

* – Manage risk, value engineering and cost-control measures.

* – Calculate quantities and cost for materials, labour, and timeframes.

* – Monthly applications and cost reporting.

Job Skills & Requirements

* – A degree or equivalent in quantity surveying, with ideal candidates having 5 years+ experience.

* – Experience working with NEC contracts and other target costs or cost reimbursable contracts.

* – Excellent written, numerical and communication skills.

* – Ability to prepare and delivery presentations to clients and internal teams, with commercial awareness.

* – Project management capabilities and understanding of engineering & construction principles.

* – Proficiency with technology and surveying software.

* – Strong excel capabilities and proficient in the use of Microsoft office, word, project, and power point, as well as AutoCad, LSS and other 3D modelling systems.

* – Good interpersonal, relationship-building, teamwork, and motivational skills