Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Salford

Full Time, Permanent

DLP Northern Services are a leading Social Housing contractor, having been established over 32 years. We are looking for a successful and proactive Quantity Surveyor to join the team in our Salford-based Head office.

About You

We are looking for candidates who will be able to communicate with stakeholders at various levels, build credible lasting relationships and have a strong work ethic. 

The ideal candidate will also:

• Quantity Surveying Degree (or demonstratable QBE)
• Experience of working for a Principal Contractor.
• Experience in pricing/estimating roofing (tiling, slating and flat roof works).
• Experience in Social Housing Planned Works and Refurbishment Projects.
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Experience with tendering subcontract works.
• Experience of advanced Microsoft word, excel spreadsheet.
• Ability to read drawings and construction design information.
• Preparing and agreeing site variations.
• Good knowledge of contractual laws and construction legislation.

Benefits:

• Salary: £40k - £50k DOE
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Company Events
• Company Pension
• On-site parking

The Role

This role will require travel (1-day per week) to Cumbria to cover our contracts in this area. 

Your main responsibility will be to take responsibility, ownership and accountability for the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial/financial and contractual elements of your designated projects to maximise our client's profitability.

This is a varied role and you will find yourself doing things such as:

• Ensure initial estimates and cost plans are sufficient.
• Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems
• Maintain detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs
• Produce accurate monthly forecasts
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between cost, value, and profit
• Supports the Contract Manager to manage risk and opportunities
• Describe the implications of differing forms of contract and their appropriate usage
• Manage the change process in accordance with the contract
• Assists in the preparation and completion of bid documentation to ensure a fully competitive tender.

If this Quantity Surveyor role sounds like the ideal opportunity for you then apply today with an up-to date CV.