Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to progress their career with a highly reputable construction company, within a high standards and high rewards environment. We are looking for experienced quantity surveyor's to join a team in Gloucestershire.



My client are an innovative and passionate business, who understands that the key to a successful business is successful people; therefore, we recruit the best, and offer and encourage development and training along with high rewards. The right people can make a real difference; it is this attitude that has got us to where we are today. Speed of progression is according to rate of development and success; nothing will hold you back.



Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

* Prepare and/ or review tenders with estimators assisting with understanding the client's requirements and offering value engineering.
* Undertake costs analysis working with Company buyers.
* Advise on procurement/ cost control.
* Identify areas of commercial risk and identify solution/ response.
* Allocate work to sub-contractors including assistance with procurement when required.
* Value completed work and ensure timely payment.
* Provide early cost advice to client on variations.
* Knowledge of various construction contracts.
* Understand health and safety regulations.
* Build strong relationships with client staff and Company production staff.
* Understand construction issues, offer advice on drawings and works and ensure project has all

current drawings/ up to date information to work from.

Requirements:

* Groundworks/ Civil Engineering experience desireable
* Minimum HNC Level 4 Qualification or equivelant
* Relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction environment
* Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Demonstrate an extremely high level of confidentiality
* Excellent organisational skills
* Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
* Must be able to gather and analyse information skillfully
* Must be highly motivated and be willing to work hard



Please get in touch today with our Consultant Alex Marsh on 01695 556800 for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.

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Required Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor