Quantity Surveyor

GB RECRUITMENT SERVICES (UK) LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GB RECRUITMENT SERVICES (UK) LTD is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bristol to oversee costs during construction projects, ensuring profitability.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS accredited course, along with at least 3 years of experience. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for collaborating with clients and internal teams.

A positive attitude, along with adaptability and decision-making capabilities, are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS accredited postgraduate conversion course.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor construction project costs.
• Prepare project cashflow and manage payment processes.
• Review contracts and provide valuation for completed works.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Team Leadership

Risk Analysis

Cost Control Software

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

RICS accreditation

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

Project Management Software

Job description

GBRS are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor and a Quantity Surveyor to assist our leading client in the Bristol area.

As a Quantity Surveyor, your main duties will include:

Overseeing and monitoring the costs incurred during construction projects ensuring that the project achieves the budgeted profit. Youll ensure applications for payment are robust, accurate and timely to minimise the cash held in work in progress. Youll build strong internal relationships as well as with clients and suppliers that reflect our reputation for high-quality products and services.

Safety, Health and Environment

Visibly lead the culture of health, safety and environmental protection through safety excellence and ensuring that we meet statutory obligations and industry standards to minimise risk, prevent incidents and protect the business.

Project Budgets

Review the program and prepare internal budgets for the monitoring of revenue and costs throughout the project so that any variances can be quickly identified.

Cashflow Preparation

Prepare the project cashflow, providing to clients when required, so that there is visibility of cash requirements across the company.

Contract Review

Review contracts and collateral warranties, raising queries with the client, taking legal/insurer advice as required.

Valuation

Complete valuations for completed works, liaising and agreeing with the Contractor QS, for robust and accurate payment applications that are paid in full by the client.

Payment Management

Manage the payment process for construction projects including negotiating payment terms, applications for payments and preparation of final accounts.

Risk Analysis

Identify any risks around the likelihood of a cost variation, raising internally or with the client, as appropriate.

Variations

Provide the clients with prices for variations to contract, with the support of cost planners when complex, ensuring appropriate payment for additional work.

Sub-Contractor Management

Source and manage the procurement, scope of works and payment of sub-contractors as required.

Reporting

Complete monthly applications reports, and other progress/financial reports required by the client or the company.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will do all of the above plus the below:

Youll oversee and monitor the costs incurred during their roofing construction projects, ensuring each project achieves the budgeted profit. Youll ensure applications for payment are robust, accurate and timely to ensure financial strength continues. Youll build strong internal relationships with our Contracts, Finance and Commercial teams as well as with clients and suppliers to ensure completion of high-quality roofing projects.

Teamwork

Attend site regularly as part of the site team to ensure all work and variations are captured correctly. Attend site meetings to ensure project progress is in line with cost estimates.

Team Leader

Ensure the team has the support they need to fulfil their job roles. Hold regular 1:1s to set objectives, with mid and end of year reviews to assess performance against those objective. Attend Senior Management meetings weekly to set the workload for short-, medium- & long-term goals and fulfil reporting duties required.

The skills and qualifications required (QS Role)

A degree in Quantity Surveying or commercial management accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). If your degree is in a different area, youll have done a RICS accredited postgraduate conversion course.

Positive can do attitude, self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Enjoys continuous improvement supported by great IT skills.

Ability to adapt to change and suggest improvements to processes.

Able to make decisions but know when to ask for advice.

A good sense of fun and the ability to build working relationship across the business internally and externally with customers and suppliers.

Empathetic, aware of own impact on others and able to adapt style in different situations.

The skills and qualifications required (SQS Role)

*** ALL OF THE ABOVE +

If your degree is in a different area, youll have done a RICS accredited postgraduate conversion course. You must have a strong knowledge of construction materials and methods and can demonstrate proficiency in cost estimating and project cost control software.

Desirable

• MRICS membership
• Project management qualification (e.g. Prince 2)
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Able to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

If you would like to be considered for either of these roles, please apply online with your CV or call the GBRS office.