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Quantity Surveyor - Fast Track Fit Out

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Job Description

Our client has been providing construction services for 15 years, specialising in small to medium sized projects, and mainly in the commercial, retail and industrial sectors. Projects range in size from £20,000 to around £8 million.

The Company continues to grow and build on its experience and reputation of delivering high quality, cost effective construction solutions. This growth is largely organic, with repeat business and new 'word of mouth' contracts creating a strong foundation for the future.

This philosophy also creates a rewarding, relationship based working environment for both staff and clients. Due to an increase in workload they have a requirement for a Quantity Surveyor with experience within the fast track fit-out sectors.

General Employment Requirements

* All employees are responsible for the quality of their own workmanship and in this respect must conform to the Company's approved Quality Assurance and IIP best practice



* Employees are further required to observe the organisations Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and in this respect must conform to H&S best practise guidelines identified in their area of responsibility/workplace



* Employees are individually required to honour the Company's Environmental best practices and maintain and upkeep cleanliness in their area of work or around equipment they use



* All employees must remember that they are representing the Company whenever their role requires customer liaison. Confidentiality with regard to client information is essential at all times



* Where employees in correct performance of their duties are required to complete and submit system documentation this must be completed within timescales specified and accurate for the purpose required



* All employees may on occasions be reasonably requested to undertake work not defined in the principle accountabilities of this job description



* Periodically, the company may update your job descriptions to ensure it relates to current responsibilities, with your full involvement and consultation



Pre-Contract duties

* Liaising with in-house design team to establish a budget cost plan that can be presented to the client
* Responsible for taking off (measurement) and cost plan preparation
* Allocation of costs within the cost plan, to form sub-contractor package allocation
* Attend per-contract meetings to promote the companies tender/quotation offer and clarify all client changes in specification costs and terms of trading
* Ensure the accurate operation of Navision estimating system for production of orders
* Compile cost plans for submission to the client or consultant quantity surveyors
* Ensure all quotations meet the company's agreed minimum contribution margins

Post-Contract duties

* Analysis of sub-contractor quotations and selection of sub-contractors
* Responsible to ensure that all sub-contract packages are placed at the correct time required by the Project Manager
* Carry out valuations on all the sub-contract packages
* Interim valuations, final accounts and cost reports for account
* Compile monthly applications for payments
* Liaise with Project Managers to determine volume of works completed and to establish any variations to the contract
* Liaise with Client/Clients Representative to agree variations, valuations and final accounts

Other general duties

* To promote the company to new and existing clients
* To enhance the company client, main contractor and sub-contractor base
* Meet deadlines set by the Directors
* Liaise with clients and main contractors to gain opportunities for contracts
* Compile monthly applications for payments
* Compile cost plans for submission to the client or consultant quantity surveyors
* Compile claims for delay and disruption for submission
* Ensure all quotations meet the company's agreed minimum contribution margins
* Attend pre-contract meetings to promote the companies tender/quotation offer and clarify all client changes in specification costs and terms of trading
* Analyse cost reports and advise accounts of anomalies
* Ensure the accurate operation of Navision estimating system for production of orders
* Deal with all day to day departmental administration



On offer is an opportunity to work for an enviable contractor and receive an excellent salary and overall remuneration package.

Sorry, this job has now been closed and will no longer be taking applications.

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