Madisons Recruitment are looking for a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis located near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.Our client are a reputable house builder, specialising in building high quality homes across the Home Counties and South East England. Due to retirement, they are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor with residential experience to join their team on a permanent basis. ResponsibilitiesSource new subcontractors of sufficient size and competence for each new site.Ensure QS obtains fully competitive tenders for all elements of construction works in line with the build programme. Issue and authorise all orders from commercial department monitoring same against budgets.Monitor all QS/Buying costings against site start appraisal budgets reporting all findings to Commercial/Finance Director.Prepare all cost reports for inclusion in Board pack.Ensure that all construction and technical information is sent to all subcontractors.Ensure all necessary method statements and insurance information is received from contractors prior to their site commencement.Contractor payments – check that items of work are complete before authorising any payments.Attend any relevant courses as instructed by Commercial Director.Prepare costings for value engineering purposes and liaise with Head of Commercial/Commercial Director.Assist with preparing site start and land acquisition appraisals as requested by Land and Finance Department.Ensure the Head of Commercial/Commercial Director is fully informed of the progress of all aspects of the Quantity Surveyor’s work.Ensure Commercial Department procedures are complied with at all times.RequirementsMinimum 5 years’ residential experienceExperience in managing Groundworks packages (enquiries, orders, valuations, payments)Minimum HNC in building studies or equivalentNumeracy and the ability to analyse costsMethodical approach and attention to detailA good working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn how to use specialist software (COINS – training provided if required)Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work in a teamThe ability to negotiateConstruction estimating is advantageous.Sound knowledge of construction and current regulationsExcellent negotiating and interpersonal skillsAbility to organize, plan, and strategizeA valid driver's licenseGreat networking abilitiesConfident in challenging situations Benefits Competitive Salary Car allowance Pension scheme Private Healthcare If you are actively search for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above Quantity Surveyor position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below.Contact: Tara Pryde Landline: 01992 568886Email: tara@madisons.org.uk