Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor looking to be part of an exciting new venture in suburban Leeds? We are seeking a motivated individual to join the commercial team, working on challenging rail frameworks and major projects. If you're ready to make your mark and have a September start date in mind, we want to hear from you! Reach out to ihopper@skilledcareers.co.uk for more details.
Responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor:
As a Quantity Surveyor, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing essential commercial information and reports to the Commercial Manager, including CVR’s, periodic valuations/applications, and cash flow forecasting.
- Developing and nurturing client relationships through regular contact and meetings.
- Monitoring contract costs to ensure alignment with agreed budgets.
- Ensuring contract compliance with statutory requirements and maintaining accurate contract correspondence records.
- Identifying potential financial risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies.
- Preparing, submitting, and negotiating final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Collaborating with the Supply Chain for subcontract and supplier procurement, negotiation, and order placement.
- Overseeing certification procedures for contract payments/variations and settling final accounts with subcontractors, adhering to agreed terms and conditions.
Quantity Surveyor Specification:
The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications and attributes:
- A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a contracting environment.
- The ability to work independently and take initiative.
- HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, RICS, or CES (or equivalent).
- General knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
- Experience within the rail sector.
- Capacity to manage a fast-paced, high-volume turnover of orders while maintaining high standards of project performance and customer satisfaction.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic attitude and a proven ability to hit the ground running.
- Strong attention to detail.
If you meet the qualifications for a Quantity Surveyor and are excited to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, I would love to hear from you. Call on 07485 393468 or email at ihopper@skilledcareers.co.uk.