Quantity Surveyor - DCT Recruitment : Job Details

DCT Recruitment are looking for a permanent Quantity surveyor to join our ever growing client on a permanent basis. About Our Client:Our client are based in the northwest and operate nationwide.They provide a wide range of practical solutions for new build developments and existing housing stock.They are proud to offer a complete package of construction related services that encompasses design and build through to refurbishment of existing housing stock.They are passionate about construction, committed to delivering high quality developments and a thorough understanding of our customers’ requirements always resulting in the best possible service.They are proud to maintain our hard-earned reputation for courtesy, efficiency, expertise, and attention to detail.About the RoleReporting to the Commercial Director, as a Quantity Surveyor, you will be forging and developing successful relationships – internally with respective colleagues and externally with clients, consultants, advisors, business partners, contractors and specialist sub-contractors.A diverse role as a Quantity Surveyor your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:•Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assistant quantity surveyor.•Responsibility for the internal procurement process of subcontractors. Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability etc.•Delivering projects within set budgets by the commercial director.•Produce valuation claims and issue to employers’ agents & clients.•Liaising with sub-contractors and consultants.•Attending site progress meetings.•Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engagement with supply chain.•Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner•Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract account.•Produce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposes.•Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes.•Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people e.g. engineers, clients etc.•Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Director e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate.•Provide advice and support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources.•Produce accurate bills of quantities for tendering opportunities.•Produce & return accurate tender estimations/quotes to clients.What you will need (skills & experience):• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role• Good Client interfacing skills and experience• Management and development of junior commercial staff• Quantity Surveying Degree or industry standard (RICS)• Record of success and experience in similar roles• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills• Self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative; enthusiastic with ‘can do’ attitude• Good problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate potential problems and overcome them effectively.• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels including directors• Can maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality• Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines• Proficiency in PC operating systems (Word / Excel / Outlook / Cost X)• Full Driving Licence• Availability to commuteQualifications:Quantity Surveying Degree or industry standard (RICS)