Quantity Surveyor

Posted 22/08/2024 by Building Careers UK

Location:
Preston, Lancashire
Salary/Rate:
£60,000 - £80,000/annum

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in groundworks and roads and sewers for new build residential projects?

Join our team and become an integral member of our commercial team. We are looking for a dedicated professional to ensure our projects are costed accurately, executed on schedule, and within budget.



Position: Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks



Key Responsibilities:

  • Tender Management: Identify and review tender opportunities, complete PQQs, and engage in pre-contract negotiations to promote commercial awareness.
  • Contract Setup: Accurately set up contracts, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, health and safety standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Performance Review: Monitor contractual performance, liaise with Directors and Contracts Managers regarding progress, quality, and dispute resolution.
  • Valuations and Variations: Prepare accurate monthly valuations and variations, submit financial claims, and secure prompt payments from clients.
  • Financial Management: Reconcile and allocate contractual payments, update rates for labour and materials, and amend contracts as necessary.
  • Commercial Maximization: Promote commercial awareness and maximize contract values while minimizing commercial exposure.
  • Client Liaison: Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any issues promptly.


Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in groundworks surveying (mandatory).
  • License: Valid driving license (mandatory).


Job Details:

  • Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Salary: Negotiable depending on the candidate.
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required
  • Location: Office based in Wigan, with travel to construction sites across the North West


Why Join Us?

  • Established Company: Be part of a reputable group with a strong presence in the construction industry.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Dynamic Team: Work with a supportive and experienced commercial team.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today.

Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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INDCOM

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
QSLH0208_1724311379
Job ID:
222206267
Applications:
Less than 10

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