Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £45,700 per year

Bates & Bradshaw are recruiting on behalf of a major Construction & Maintenance company in the Hull area who operate as one of the leading building, repairs, and maintenance contractors. They are presently employing around 500 people and have a turnover of £50 million and they have some ambitious plans in place to grow this again over the coming years.

Responsibilities

* Contribution of the effective establishment of the Commercial team by ensuring robust procedures are in place and monitoring those in line with company policy.

* Contribution of the effective establishment of the Commercial team by ensuring robust procedures are in place and monitoring those in line with company policy.

* Preparation of cost/value reports as required up to and including Final Account stage to monitor and manage the financial status of projects, allowing corrective decision making to be made in order to maximise profit and return on capital.

* Liaise with the Purchasing Manager with regard to the preparation of appropriate tender documentation to achieve best value procurement of materials, plant and sub-contract resources to maximise potential pre-contract gains/savings.

* Preparation of competitive estimates from client tender documentation/details including liaison/assistance with the Commercial Manager at tender adjudication to secure essential work for the company.

* Presenting of management information as required in the form of tender analysis reports to facilitate future tendering strategy.

* Assisting the Commercial Manager with performance/progress of current contracts including compiling and maintaining written files regarding contractual detail and financial aspects. Undertake site meetings and visits as necessary to ensure effective management of the projects, including identifying possible contractual claims/variations.

* Assisting with the management of commercial and contractual aspects of sub-contract work by evaluating tenders and negotiating discounts where possible. Monitor and supervise sub-contractor performance including negotiation of contract variations and valuations through to agreeing the final account.

* Production of bills of quantities where necessary in line with standard industry practise i.e. prepare schedules and requisitions monitor deliveries and movements, to increase site efficiency and reduce waste.

* Re-measure works undertaken on site valuations, preparation of main and sub-contract interim valuations to ensure accurate interim certificates and to maximise income and secure cash flow.

Qualifications and Experience Required

* HNC / Construction related degree/Professional Qualification (Advantageous)

* Have a proven track record within the construction industry.

* Experience of working for a main contractor and of individual projects.

* Experience of Local Authority work advantageous but not essential.

* Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & Outlook

* Ability to move around building sites

* Ability to analyse information and make decisions

* Ability to work under pressure on a number of projects to deadlines and deliver on time, quality and cost.

* Demonstration of good numeracy and communication skills