Quanitity Surveyor

Fusion People are actively recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work on behalf of our regional long-standing client based out of their Portishead office.

It is envisaged you would have great knowledge of the local marketplace and therefore have a network of contacts and leads that you would be able to develop.
It is expected that you will have the following:

A strong background in construction working on a varied project portfolio with individual schemes to £4m
Have excellent negotiation and communication skills
Strong motivation to develop business opportunities.

Job description and Responsibilities

• Production of applications/valuations
• Cost management
• CVR reporting and forecasting
• Stock Condition Surveys
• Minimising cost, maximising value and protecting profit
• Utilise direct labour and subcontractors to ensure works have labour targets and deliver agreed profit
• Procurement of subcontractors, materials and plant
• Resolve any contractual issues from our client and supply chain
• Ensuring full delivery team is aware of our contractual & commercial requirements
• Manage cash collection
• Reporting progress to senior management
• Agreement of final accounts and completion of required client documentation to facilitate client approval

Job tasks:

Manage financial aspects of sub-contractor packages including the procurement for Site Management

• Manage cost control, utilising cost & value reporting & cash flow forecasting.
• Produce monthly valuations.
• Valuing and raising variations.
• Attending and reviewing pre-contract meetings.
• Review, comment and agree sub-contract orders
• Contract costing reviews.
• Produce labour records & budgets per contract
• Measure drawings for contract works
• Produce work in progress figures and schedules
• Review and authorise supplier invoices
• Raise sub-contractor orders
• Agree final accounts
• Assisting the accounts team to maintain cash flow
• Advise on credit insurance
• Review, comment and agree sub-contract warranties
• Assist the estimating team

Job Package:

• Salary expectation £50,000 - £65,000
• Contributable pension scheme
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Knowledge / Experience:

Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent

Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors

Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting

Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative

Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quantity Surveyor role.

Minimum 5 years of experience working in construction industry.

Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Contractual knowledge and awareness.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Please contact Sam Day from the Bristol Fusion People Bristol office for more details.

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