Quantity Surveyor Construction

Gibson Search; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke construction company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with an M&E bias to lead surveying and pricing for projects focused on sustainability and environmentally friendly builds. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications or significant experience in similar roles, along with excellent communication skills and a professional ethos. The role includes managing contracts, timelines, and multiple tradespersons, ensuring projects run smoothly and meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a small business or having run your own company.
• Experience in M&E surveying and pricing.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on surveying and pricing for projects.
• Manage contracts and multiple tradespersons.
• Create and scope project timelines.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Problem solver

Resilient

Calm

Highly professional

Education

QS qualification

Job description

We are very pleased to be partnering with this small, high end bespoke company, to find their new Quantity Surveyor - with an M&E bias, to support the growth and success of the business, which specialises in sustainability and environmentally aware builds, extensions and restorations, as well as log cabins and barn conversions, from design through to finished building. You will be the lead for all prospective work, surveying and pricing for projects, using traditional and modern materials and techniques, within the local area, providing clients with professional and considered advice, working closely with Project/Contract Managers and the reliable in-house team of craftsmen and tradesmen.

Key Areas

• M&E surveying and pricing
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Negotiation with suppliers and sub contractors
• Managing multiple tradespersons and craftsmen
• Creating & scoping Project timelines

We envisage that this will best suit someone who has a QS qualification, or significant experience within a small business, perhaps having run your own company and now want to use your knowledge and skills, with the benefit and security of being employed.

Personality & Skills

• Excellent communicator
• Problem solver
• Resilient
• Calm
• Highly professional

We welcome applications from people who have aligned experience and approaches to a business with high values, expectations and excellent working ethos.

If you have not received a response within 3 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion.

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