Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £60k - £80k Plus car, pension
Location: Scottish borders
Sector: Construction
Job description
We are looking for a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious construction client who is going from strength to strength due to numerous contact wins and company acquisitions. Due to a growing demand in the business, they now require a seasoned QS from the construction industry.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for overseeing the successful completion of multiple construction projects from contract award to final account, including:
* Negotiating contract terms and managing commercial risk in line with project scope and priced schedules.
* Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and all other stakeholders.
* Monitoring project progress and resolving any obstacles to ensure contractual compliance.
* Collaborating with contracts managers and site supervisors to deliver projects on budget and programme.
* Accurately documenting change management, variations, and project updates.
* Preparing timely payment applications and performing internal cost value reconciliation.
* Maintaining familiarity with estimating and tendering processes to ensure accurate project bids and valuations.
* Providing commercial support and input to aid estimating, bid preparation, and tender analysis for commercially sound proposals.
* Forecasting anticipated revenue for projects under your commercial control.
* Traveling to site for valuation of works and account meetings as required.
Qualifications/Key Skills:
* Prior experience in Estimating and/or Quantity Surveying.
* Solid understanding of construction and/or building refurbs.
* Strong analytical skills to accurately assess project costs and quantities to support pricing of variations and valuation of works.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.