Quantity Surveyor

Mika Recruitment; Verwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established building contractor in Verwood. The role involves planning, budgeting, and cost management in construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the building industry, possess excellent communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including a fuel card and a company car after probation.

Benefits

Fuel card

Company car after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the building industry.
• Good overall knowledge of the building industry and JCT Contracts.
• Full Driver's Licence.
• Confident with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and deal with multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Attend precontract meetings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Establish valuation dates and communicate cash flow forecasts.
• Generate and raise project invoices.
• Attend progress meetings to provide updates.
• Price variations accurately and document properly.
• Monitor job costs using bespoke software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of JCT Contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a well-established leading building contractor, have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing business. With offices based in Verwood, they provide accredited building services to clients throughout the corporate, commercial and public sectors.

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering financially successful construction projects? We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our projects' planning, budgeting, and cost management, helping us maintain our reputation for excellence and reliability in the industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you!

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• • Precontract Meeting Attendance: Collaborate with the Estimator/Contracts Manager to receive a comprehensive handover of the job's scope, requirements, and documentation.
  • Valuations and Cash Flow Forecasts: Establish valuation dates and produce cash flow forecasts for larger works and effectively communicate them to the Contracts Manager and relevant stakeholders. Prepare and submit accurate valuation requests in line with agreed-upon valuation dates.
  • Invoicing: Generate and raise invoices in accordance with the project milestones and contract terms.
  • Progress Meetings: Attend progress meetings to provide status updates, address concerns, and collaborate with project teams.
  • Variations Pricing: Price variations promptly and accurately, considering the impact on project costs and timelines. Monitor updated drawings and specifications to identify variations and promptly address them. Identify variations during site visits and ensure proper documentation and communication.
  • Job Cost Monitoring: Utilise bespoke software to monitor job costs and maintain accurate financial records, including monitoring or labour and material cost on project.
• Partnerships: Build, influence, and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and expertise during bid processes, project reviews, commercial assessments, customer meetings, and support negotiations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a similar role within the building industry
• Good overall knowledge of the building industry and JCT Contracts
• Full Drivers Licence
• Confident with Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and deal with multiple demands

Location

Verwood, Dorset

Job Type

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Fuel card to be offered immediately, company car to be provided following probation period.

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

If you feel that this is a great opportunity for you, please send your CV today!

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