Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in United States

Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: South Wales - Swansea to Cardiff

Salary: 40,000 to 60,000 + 5k car allowance + package

Sector: New build, Refurb, Residential & Commercial

Start Date: ASAP

Our client is a successful main contractor specialising in residential and commercial sectors with an established reputation within the South Wales market and beyond. Typical projects include medium to large-scale social housing new builds with associated buildings, as well as commercial refurbishment and new build projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team at QS and SQS levels. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day commercial aspects of new build and refurbishment projects across sectors. This position reports to a Managing QS.

• Ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
• Prepare accurate cost/value reconciliation reports.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations at scheduled dates to maximize commercial advantage.
• Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximize project margins.
• Prepare subcontract orders in accordance with company procedures and project schedules.
• Maintain control of subcontractor accounts and minimize variation costs.
• Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
• Perform duties as quantity surveyor on assigned projects.
• Ensure optimum commercial return for projects under your control.
• Prepare or assist with monthly cost/value reconciliation reports, forecasting final financial positions.
• Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts, updating as necessary and recording actual valuations against forecasts.

• Solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor.
• Proven track record in delivering residential and non-residential projects within budget and schedule.
• Experience in managing junior quantity surveyors is desirable but not essential.
• Innovative with the ability to identify improvements.
• A good team player eager to contribute to a growing business.
• Commutable to Cardiff or Swansea with willingness to travel to projects.

• Competitive salary
• Company car allowance
• Company benefits package
• Opportunity to work on varied residential developments
• Continued local work within South Wales

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this or other vacancies.