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Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
The Client:
A leading main contractor working within the commercial, education, leisure, public and healthcare sectors and a stalwart of the local construction industry over the last 40 years, this forward-thinking and ambitious contractor have a reputation for delivering complex new build, fit-out and refurbishment projects to the highest of standards.
The Role:
As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll join an established team and be responsible for overseeing and managing the finances of multiple construction projects ranging from £500k to £5m in value across East Anglia and London, taking works from project award through to handover, working closely with an exciting variety of clients with full autonomy to deliver works from start to finish.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare a detailed breakdown of build costs for each stage of work across a project base primarily encompassing the public, education, leisure, fit-out and commercial sectors, on projects up to £5m in value.
* Forecast, monitor and maintain cash flow to ensure margins are maintained and projects remain profitable.
* Keep on top of all variations in work and ensure they are accounted for, with autonomy on decision making as to how best to handle these.
* Be aware of, assist with, and take the lead on key contractual issues that affect work and negotiate in the best interests of the business where needs arise.
* Procurement of sub-contract works, including documentation and compliance in line with the project programme. Managing them through to final accounts.
* Attend and chair regular project meetings with the delivery team, senior management and external consultants.
* Effective communication across all levels with clients, suppliers, external consultants and colleagues through to senior management.
Qualifications & Experience
* A relevant Construction related Degree or equivalent Higher Education course, ideally Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management.
* Previous experience within the industry in a main contracting environment is critical. Relevant project experience is desirable.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
* Proven longevity with an established main contractor.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
* You’ll ideally be situated near to the Colchester area and be happy to travel to relevant projects as required.
What to do next:
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