Quantity Surveyor

My client is an expanding family construction business, with its own Groundworks division, who currently build around 30 houses of mixed types per year within the East Midlands. Due to growth and future expansion plans they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Team. You will be responsible for working closely with the construction director and contracts / Site managers on several projects within the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the commercial lead on projects including estimating quantities, costs and time scales for material and labour.
• Preparing Full Bills of quants and cost plans for new and current jobs.
• Producing month end Valuations and costs analysis.
• Producing Bank valuations.
• Manage sub contractor valuations.
• Ensure financial details for projects are accurate from the construction team.
• Assist on design and Buildability.
• Work in partnership with the team to ensure jobs are being built to specification and in line with drawings.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and identity and potential issues
• To manage and update project commercials and identify any risks, opportunities or changes
• Distribution of drawings, schedules and general information to sub-contractors.
• Ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards

Skills and experience

• Degree/qualification within Quantity surveying or construction management
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction field.
• Strong knowledge and experience within Groundworks / Drainage.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and costs
• Strong negotiation & communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team