Quantity Surveyor

£ Very competitive plus benefits

Hounslow area

Sa/qs



My Client is a leader in residential construction. They employ many talented individuals, and are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team. You will manage the financial and contractual administration of projects, ensuring that general quantity surveying duties are performed to the highest standard and ensuring full contractual and monetary entitlement in the most advantageous terms to the Company.

You will be part of the Company's aspirations and growth, driving change within the country's 21st century communities.



The Role: Quantity Surveyor

Ensure that SHEQ standards, operating processes and company policies are understood and adhered to at all times

Assist in the preparation of tenders as directed including checking of quantities for major elements

Analyse tender quotations for exclusions and conditions and report to estimator

Co-operate and work in partnership with the project team to ensure consistent delivery of successful projects

Provide advice to the management team on contractual, valuation and measurement matters

Prepare and implement the project procurement strategy with Operations Manager

Prepare subcontract enquiries

Develop & maintain close relationships with customers, consultants & subcontractors

Evaluate submit and agree the price of C.V.I's and contract Instructions provisional sums, VE etc

Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts

Have full project(s) profit and loss accountability

Ensure profit plans are understood for each scheme/project

Assist in the preparation of 'claims' or other means of dispute management

Maintain and continuously improve commercial /legal/contractual awareness.



Skills / Qualifications / Experience: Quantity Surveyor

5 Years' experience

BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course

Good data interrogation skills

Line Management experience desirable

Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge desirable

Experience of Management accounts desirable

Proficient in Microsoft office pparticularly Excel, Access and keen to extend knowledge on software packages

Commercial contracting experience

Competent in use of standard methods of measurement

Previous experience in construction

Valid driving licence

CSCS card at appropriate level

Enthusiastic, committed and flexible

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.