Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title:Junior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Tunbridge Wells (Must be located within 1 hour's drive of our head office in Tunbridge Wells)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About the Role:

Faircloth Construction Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing business. The role would suit a recent graduate who have had experience working part time or as an apprentice QS.

Faircloth Construction Ltd work with some of the UK's largest property development investment companies. Working as a Main Contractor, Faircloth Construction specialise in the design and construction of commercial, retail, industrial and leisure projects.

Responsibilities and Scope:

The candidate will manage his own projects, working closely with our Senior Quantity Surveyor to:

• Manage all commercial aspects of the assigned project to maximise profitability and cash flow
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement company policies for risk management
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports - forecasting, CVR, risk & opportunity
• Work with the Client team to agree valuations and contract variations
• Support the Project team with commercial and contractual expertise
• Sub-Contractor procurement and account management, valuations, re-measures, payment notices, etc.
• Provide support to estimating with tendering as required

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working on smaller (£5-10m) commercial, retail, industrial and leisure projects
• Some experience in the commercial management throughout the project lifecycle
• Experience/detailed knowledge of both JCT & NEC forms of contract
• Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

What you will receive:

• Opportunity to join a thriving business which is passionate about construction, committed to building relationships and delivering a great product
• Be a part of a team of committed and dedicated professionals
• Opportunity to grow within the business
• Excellent package negotiable based on experience

Benefits:

• Vehicle: Car Allowance
• Technology Pack: Laptop and mobile phone
• Pension: 3% company contribution
• Private Healthcare: Yes
• Holiday: 20 days per year plus bank holidays

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Experienced QS, Experienced Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, QS, Experienced Project Cost Controller, Construction QS, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Project Management, Contract Manager, Senior Contract Manager will also be considered for this role.