DCT Recruitment are looking for a permanent Quantity surveyor to join our ever growing client on a permanent basis.

About Our Client:

Our client are based in the northwest and operate nationwide.
They provide a wide range of practical solutions for new build developments and existing housing stock.
They are proud to offer a complete package of construction related services that encompasses design and build through to refurbishment of existing housing stock.
They are passionate about construction, committed to delivering high quality developments and a thorough understanding of our customers’ requirements always resulting in the best possible service.
They are proud to maintain our hard-earned reputation for courtesy, efficiency, expertise, and attention to detail.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, as a Quantity Surveyor, you will be forging and developing successful relationships – internally with respective colleagues and externally with clients, consultants, advisors, business partners, contractors and specialist sub-contractors.
A diverse role as a Quantity Surveyor your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
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Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assistant quantity surveyor.
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Responsibility for the internal procurement process of subcontractors. Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability etc.
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Delivering projects within set budgets by the commercial director.
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Produce valuation claims and issue to employers’ agents & clients.
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Liaising with sub-contractors and consultants.
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Attending site progress meetings.
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Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engagement with supply chain.
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Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner
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Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract account.
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Produce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposes.
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Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes.
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Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people e.g. engineers, clients etc.
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Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Director e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate.
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Provide advice and support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources.
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Produce accurate bills of quantities for tendering opportunities.
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Produce & return accurate tender estimations/quotes to clients.
What you will need (skills & experience):
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Good Client interfacing skills and experience
• Management and development of junior commercial staff
• Quantity Surveying Degree or industry standard (RICS)
• Record of success and experience in similar roles
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative; enthusiastic with ’can do’ attitude
• Good problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate potential problems and overcome them effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels including directors
• Can maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines
• Proficiency in PC operating systems (Word / Excel / Outlook / Cost X)
• Full Driving Licence
• Availability to commute

Qualifications:

Quantity Surveying Degree or industry standard (RICS)