Quantity Surveyor

Location West Sussex
Discipline: Highways, Construction, Civil Engineering
Salary: ££35,000 to £45,000
Contact name: Jack Bell

Contact email: jack.bell@hsqrecruitment.com
Job ref: 459302
Published: over 1 year ago

 
We have an immediate requirement for a Quantity Surveyor based in the Crawley Area. This is to join a renowned Surveying engineering company who have recently experienced exponential growth over the coming years and are looking to expand their network of teams across the UK. They specialise across a multitude of high profile schemes such as some of the UK’s largest civil, infrastructure and construction projects such as HS2, Hinckley Point and Thames Tideway just to name a few.
 
So if you are looking for your next challenge, develop yourself personally and professionally or just need a change from your current situation, then this will be a great opportunity to work in a growing team with a company which pride themselves on providing exceptional services across multiple sectors.
 
Position:              Quantity Surveyor
Location:             Crawley (South East)
Package:              Negotiable
 
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Preparation of tenders, cost estimates and quotations within client deadlines.
  • Preparation of value engineering proposals to reflect Client budgetary requirements.
  • Preparation of cost, value and reconciliation monthly reports on each assigned project.
  • Manage money recovery in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.
  • Coordinate with Clients, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers to ensure information; costs, profitability and value meet the requirements of each project through to final accounts.
  • Manage sub-contractor’s account in strict accordance with their terms and conditions to meet project demands/timeframes.
  • Visits on site to view works completed, quality and management of costs.
  • Monthly valuations
  • Ensure site cost control.
  • Liaising with project teams on a daily basis
  • Managing Junior Quantity Surveyors or Junior members of your team.
  • Prepare quotes for variation works and submit to client QS's for approval.
  • Take off foundations, drainage, external works for tendering purposes
  • Procurement and selection of specialist subcontractor appointment and accounts
Requirements to be successful;
  • Third level degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
  • Minimum 1 year experience, ideally in construction or infrastructure or any related industry.
  • Sound estimation skills with negotiation experience of confirming, agreeing and pricing variations.
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred but not essential)
  • CSCS Card (preferred but not essential)
  • Good technical and contractual knowledge
  • Computer literate
  • Highly motivated and keen to progress within the company
Package
  • Competitive Salaries
  • A performance related bonus scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Continuous on the job training and development
  • Company vehicle or travel allowance