Quantity Surveyor

We are looking to permanently recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor, with a minimum of 5 years experience in the commercial side of the construction industry, who will be based in the East Midlands working for a leading main contractor.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within the industry, have experience of main contractors and of projects valued in excess of £2 million up to £15 million.

Our client is a leading Contractor with projects ranging to £25 million, across a number of sectors with more recent works including Education, Health, Public Sector, Industrial and Commercial build schemes.

A competitive salary and package plus company benefits are available for the successful candidate.

Experience of commercially managing projects up to £10 million is desirable.

Communication skills will be key as you will be liaising across all levels with junior staff, commercial managers, directors, sub contractors and end-users.

Projects will be on a design and build basis for both new build and refurbishment.

You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent and have experience at a similar level, or be looking to take the next step on the career ladder.

Knowledge skills & experience:

Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS;
Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
Extensive experience of working on live projects and final accounts;
Exposure to resolving disputes;
Successfully completed a number of final accounts;
Experience of procuring major works sub contracts;

Person:

Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it; Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation;
Good knowledge of standard forms of contract;
Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process;
Ability to negotiate with clients/sub contractors;
Ability to draft sub contracts;
Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members;
Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and out turn financial forecasts;
Ability to work in a team environment;
Awareness of dispute procedures;
Experience of value engineering;

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Approach Personnel only operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently a resident and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification within 7 days unfortunately your application has not been successful but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.