Role
Our client is a main contractor based in central Milton Keynes and due to continued growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their busy team on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
- Be commercially alert and able to analyse the financial elements of the project
- Have a good understanding of JCT Minor & Intermediate Contracts, as well as some knowledge of D&B Contracts
- Undertake cost estimating, tendering, planning, procurement, interim valuations, and cost monitoring
- Subcontractor management, prepare Sub-contracts and agree valuations and final accounts
- Prepare schedules of repairs, obtain approval from the CA and let to the subcontractor
- Variation pricing & management
- Manage labour budgets with Contracts Manager & Site Managers
- Provide monthly cost value reporting and cash flow forecasting
- Liaise with Clients, Directors, Contracts Managers, and Site Foreman
- Form and develop sustainable long-term relationships with new and existing Clients
Requirements
- Construction/Commercial Management related degree qualification is essential
- Have excellent written and spoken English
- Be able to work under your own initiative to deal with several projects
- Have strong negotiation skills
- Be assertive and proactive
- Remain calm under pressure
- Hard-working and efficient
- Able to work well in a team
- IT skills - proficient with Google & Microsoft software esp. Excel
- Experience working on refurbishment projects is an advantage
Valid Driving Licence is preferred but not essential