Quantity Surveyor

Description:

My client is a family run business established for 50 years, specialising in housing and local authority works. They are currently going through a transformative period, making it a great opportunity to join and be part of shaping their future. As part of this transformative period they have recently established a partnership with L&Q putting them on their framework and giving this consistent work for the next 10 years.

They are looking for a proven Quantity Surveyor with a comprehensive understanding of cost management, schedule of rates, the CVR process, as well as excellent client relationship skills. To be based down on a project in Canterbury.

As the Quantity Surveyor for our client, some of your responsibilities will include:

* Control all expenditure

* Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts

* On-boarding of sub contractors/suppliers

* Ensuring value for money & financial assessments

* Manage day to day cost control & monitoring & reporting

* Process sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice

* Attend project & company related meetings

* Ensure timely cash flow management

* Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients & customers

* Guidance development of junior members in the team

Quantity Surveyor Essential Experience:

* Degree or other technical qualification

* Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor

* Strong commercial awareness

* Experience in SORS and reactive repairs.

* Contractual awareness

* Negotiating, communication & presentation skills

* Knowledge of Supply Chain management

* NHF schedule of rates experience and property services contracts for local authorities and RSL's.

* Able to work on their own (although they will be managed and meeting with Managing Surveyor Weekly once they are set up and familiar with the role)

Benefits on Offer

* Basic salary £50,000 - £60,000

* Car Allowance - £5,000

* Pension