Construction Quantity Surveyor

FBR Construction Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Pension

25 days holiday per annum

Job summary

FBR Construction Recruitment is seeking a full-time Building Quantity Surveyor to join its award-winning commercial team covering projects across the south coast. Based in Hampshire, you will manage tender pricing, cost control and monthly reporting, with responsibility from contract award to final account.

The role requires professional qualifications and extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, with the ability to work closely with senior management and

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent.
• Experience in DESIGN & BUILD projects is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of monthly reporting.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong team player with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Measurement, pricing and evaluation of tenders.
• Take responsibility of projects from contract award through final account.
• Cost management.
• CVR reporting and forecasting.
• Reporting progress to senior management.
• Management and administration of sub-contractor accounts.
• Producing and submitting applications for payment.
• Agreement of final accounts and completion of client documentation.

Skills

Tender pricing

Cost management

CVR reporting

Team player

Time management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in QS/Construction

Job description

My client is the leading medium sized build contractor based in Hampshire; they specialise in a mix of traditional build and D&B projects typically from £1.5 million to over £20 million in value. Their "main works" projects range from commercial builds, healthcare, education, retail and social housing. Their "special works" division concentrate on projects under £1.5 million typically renovations and listed builds. They have won a number of RIBA and RICS awards for the quality of their projects. They have a strong staff retention rate with a number of employees having worked there for ten years or more. My client actively encourages career development and promotion from within and prides itself on their award winning training programmes. Due to a recent restructure my client now requires a full time BUILD QS to join their award winning commercial team.

Role

Projects will be covering projects across the south coast.

Responsibilities

• Measurement, pricing and evaluation of tenders
• Take responsibility of projects from contract award through to final account agreement
• Cost management
• CVR reporting and forecasting
• Reporting progress to senior management
• Management and administration of sub-contractor accounts
• Producing and submitting applications for payment
• Agreement of final accounts and completion of required client documentation to facilitate client approval

Knowledge / Experience

• Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
• Previous experience of Construction DESIGN & BUILD projects a distinct advantage
• 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.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team

On offer

Competitive salary with 12 month salary reviews, company car or an allowance, pension and 25 days holiday per annum