Quantity Surveyor
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | South Woodford |
| Area | London , UKEssex, UK |
| Sector | Quantity Surveying (Commercial) |
| Salary | Negotiable Salary + Car / Allowance + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | Immediate |
| Advertiser | Robert Ferrari |
| Telephone | 01727854054 |
| Job Ref | RF2264 |
- Description
- A very well established main contractor based in South Woodford are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their existing successful team. They carry out new build and refurbishment leisure, commercial, residential, education and government sectors. Typically with schemes ranging between £500k and £5m.Main Purpose of the RoleTo take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated project in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored.The Quantity Surveyor reports directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor.Scope of the Role• To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming• Continual use of the sub-contract data base• Sub-contract procurement and commercial management• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts• Change management control• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities• To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout• Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work• Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required• Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts• Process subcontractor requests for payment• Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases• Attend project and company related meetings• Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangement• Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation• Assist in ensuring the company is fully compliant with Health & Safety• Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change• Assisting the development and training of trainee and assistant surveyors• Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development• Any other reasonable management requestPlease call for a preliminary discussion or email a CV in strict confidence.