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Chartered Quantity Surveyor – Office Based
Salary - £60,000 - £80,000
Permanent
Warrington
The Client is looking for an office based Chartered Quantity Surveyor. The organisation is built upon the knowledge of working across the the following sectors
·Leisure
·Residential
·Local authority
·Healthcare
·Sustainable living Projects
They are committed to providing a professional, high-quality service on all projects and believe that meaningful dialogue, accurate and early cost advice, collaborative working and proactive cost monitoring and reporting are essential to the successful delivery of a project.
Job Description
·Meeting clients to determine their needs and discuss any areas that need revising for price or feasibility
·Calculating material quantities and costs, labour costs and an achievable project timeframe
·Negotiating labour contracts and schedules
·Advising clients and crew on legal matters and disputes
·Monitoring subcontractors, safety practices, construction progress and material needs, including any changes which may impact costs
·Preparing labour and supplier accounts for payment
·Writing reports detailing costs and progress for clients
Requirements
·A Masters degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
·RICS qualified
·rbal and written communication, including active listening for determining client needs, communicating them to the construction crew and preparing reports
·Mathematics for calculating material quantities and construction costs
·Customer service for client satisfaction
·Analytical thinking and problem-solving
·Understanding of engineering science, construction and technology
·Understanding of current building, health and safety regulations
·Computer literacy and confidence using office and electronic project management programs.
