QS - Groundworks

Vincera Consulting Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

car allowance

pension

healthcare

Job summary

Vincera Consulting Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to manage all cost and financial control for groundworks projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with Contracts & Project managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to high quality standards.

The role includes preparing monthly payment applications, cost reporting, early quotations for variations, subcontractor procurement and cost-savings

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Groundworks Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong cost control and budgeting experience.
• Ability to work with contracts and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payment applications.
• Monitor costs and prepare cost reports.
• Provide early quotations for variations.
• Manage client accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Forecast with production team to monitor commercial performance.
• Procure subcontractor packages and negotiate contracts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and compliance.
• Maintain project records including contracts and invoices.
• Mentor junior surveyors or team members.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Client relationship management

Contract negotiation

Site visits

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a Groundworks Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of cost and financial management for groundwork projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with Contracts & Project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly applications for payment accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor project costs, track expenditures, and prepare cost reports in line with valuation processes.
• Provide early quotations to clients for variations, ensuring that only those that are commercially agreed are completed by the production team.
• Manage client accounts ensuring that any payment shortfalls are highlighted and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Compile monthly forecasts with the production team to ensure the successful commercial performance, of a project is monitored and maintained throughout the duration of the contract.
• Procure subcontractor and supplier packages, negotiate contracts, and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quart of safety.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, quality and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure each project team has all of the latest information including drawings and details of tender allowances.
• Maintain organized project records, including contracts, invoices and correspondence.
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors or team members as required.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients.

A stable employment history is essential as we are looking to employ the right candidate for the long term.

Excellent salary package with opportunity for career development in a great working environment.

• Competitive salary
• car allowance
• pension
• healthcare