Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Title: Senior QS or Quantity Surveyor
Location: Swansea
Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 + package
Sector: New build, Refurb, Residential & Commercial
Start Date: ASAP
The Company:
Our client is a successful welsh based main contractor with an established reputation across South Wales. The company operates across Commercial and Residential sectors on new build projects.
Quantity Surveyor - The Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a new build rand refurbishment projects across sectors. This position will report to a Managing QS.
Typical duties & responsibilities:
* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
* Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
* Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
* Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
* Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
* Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
* Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
* To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
* Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
* Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.
Quantity Surveyor - The Person
* You will have solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor
* Demonstrable experience of delivering residential and non-resi projects within budget and programme as Quantity Surveyor
* Proven experience in managing more junior quantity surveyors desirable but not essential
* Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
* A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.
* Commutable between Bristol and Somerset
Quantity Surveyor - The Reward:
* Competitive salary
* Company car allowance
* Company benefits package
* Varied and unique residential developments
* Continued local work within the South Wales region
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