Quantity Surveyor

Howells Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This full-time, permanent position involves managing cost control for painting and maintenance projects in social housing. The ideal candidate has experience with refurbishment programmes and strong commercial awareness. Competitive salary of £55k–£60k plus car allowance is offered, along with opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget.
• Contractual awareness and effective cost management.

Responsibilities

• Control all expenditure for projects.
• Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts.
• Manage day-to-day cost control and reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Supply Chain management knowledge

Education

Degree or other technical qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing - Painting/Maintenance
Based in Carlisle
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 55 - 60k DOE + car allowance

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Carlisle to deliver Painting/Maintenance projects in social housing properties.

We are looking for a proven commercial professional ideally with experience in social housing refurbishment programmes, ideally with knowledge of passive fire protection programmes with a comprehensive commercial understanding of subcontractor procurement and cost management, the CVR process as well as excellent client relationship skills.

As the Quantity Surveyor for our client, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Control all expenditure
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts
• On-boarding of Sub contractors/suppliers
• Ensuring value for money & financial assessments
• Manage day to day cost control & monitoring & reporting
• Process Sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice
• Attend project & company related meetings
• Ensure timely cash flow management
• Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients & customers

Essential Quantity Surveyor Experience:

• Degree or other technical qualification
• Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor
• Strong commercial awareness
• Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget
• Contractual awareness
• Negotiating, communication & presentation skills
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management

Quantity Surveyor Salary and Benefits:
You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. You will be part of an ambitious, and successful business who offer the opportunity to develop and grow with the company.

If you are interested, please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed) for more information!