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Quantity Surveyor

Anderselite

Heslington

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team focusing on various projects in Manchester or Leeds. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in the commercial sectors, post contract packages, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a company car, BUPA healthcare, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension scheme
BUPA healthcare
Life assurance
25 days holiday increasing with service
Holiday purchase scheme
Gym subsidy
Social club membership

Qualifications

  • Experience working on post contract packages in the construction industry.
  • Experience in managing and working effectively within a team.
  • Extensive experience in preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

  • Procuring subcontract packages.
  • Preparing and managing subcontractor order documentation.
  • Maintaining professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Experience working as a QS in the commercial sectors
Expert negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proactive approach

Education

Degree-qualified and/or working towards MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word
BIM tools
Computer-aided measurement tools
Job description
Quantity Surveyor - Yorkshire

Anderselite are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our clients commercial team in Manchester or Leeds, working on a variation of commercial type projects (not residential).

Your Responsibilities:
  • Procuring subcontract packages
  • Assembling and managing enquiry documentation
  • Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations, and making informed recommendations
  • Preparing and managing subcontractor order documentation
  • Overseeing payments to subcontractors
  • Commercial management of subcontract packages
  • Supporting the preparation of main contract valuations
  • Assisting with monthly and quarterly forecast reporting
  • Finalizing accounts for subcontract packages
  • Contributing to project risk and opportunity planning
  • Maintaining professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Identifying opportunities for design development to improve project delivery
  • Managing client valuations and variations through to final account agreement
  • Ensuring compliance with all contract requirements
What Were Looking For:
  • Experience working as a QS in the commercial sectors.
  • Experience working on post contract packages in the construction industry.
  • Experience in managing and working effectively within a team.
  • Degree-qualified and/or working towards MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent professional accreditation.
  • Comfortable working as a No. Surveyor within a commercial team, with a strong commitment to project success.
  • Positive, proactive approach with excellent collaboration skills.
  • Expert negotiation skills and a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with BIM and computer-aided measurement tools.
  • Extensive experience in:
    • Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
    • Managing subcontract accounts and procurement
    • Adhering to company best practice procedures
    • Understanding health and safety regulations
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • BUPA healthcare
  • Life assurance
    • 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
    • Holiday purchase scheme
    • Gym subsidy
    • Social club membership
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