About the Company

My client, a contractor specialising in high-end residential new builds and refurbishments, is seeking a Project Surveyor to be based at their head office with regular site visits. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction of a 35m country estate, including a new-build manor house, the refurbishment of existing buildings, and associated infrastructure.

About the Role

As Quantity Surveyor you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.

Responsibilities

Implement commercial strategy
Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
Site records & document control
Site measurement records
Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
Valuations
Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team
Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement
CVR - Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view
Risk/opportunity - Review & consider
Insurances/warranties - Develop understanding
Cash management - Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
Tender - Support as required
Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work
Involvement with & take some responsibility for: Maintaining site records, control documents

Qualifications

Qauntity Surveying Degree essential.

Required Skills

Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms
Ideally the right candidate will have high end residential experience.
Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Salary range

50,000 - 75,000 + Package dependant on experience.