Quantity Surveyor My client has a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join its established Capital (planned and refurbishment based contracts works) business (inc Kitchen, Bathroom , Fire Risk ) which will be based in Cheltenham, though initially out of the Bristol office .
Typically though you will be out at customers and prospective customers a large proportion of the week .
Jobs are tendering / estimating so can be typically smaller value ( relatively ) but high volume along with one off bigger projects .
This involves planned works/refurbs (variety unlike response) in same markets but they do work a lot with social housing clients, (Councils ) a lot of Kitchen and bathroom refurb contracts so the ideal would be someone who has done this type of Quantity Surveying .
They are one of the UKs largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide .
A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment.
£54,900 inc car allowance, plus a private mileage scheme and fuel card , pension, healthcare, life insurance + profit share (last year 12%) They have continued to have a fantastic year full of growth and opportunity company wide and are excited to announce a long-term contract win which has been secured within the Capital (planned works/ Refurbishment) division so need an additional Quantity Surveyor in this specialisationand to actively impact their commercial success from the very beginning of a new contract set up Ultimately, they are a commercially focused business, but they focus on people, sustainability, and exceptional client delivery/customer satisfaction to achieve this.
You will thrive in collaborating with the operational team, while managing the full commercial responsibility for the financial and commercial aspects of our planned works for our local authority client.
Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme (12% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme.
Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance 23 days annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3days per year.
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay.
The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor within our Capital works division, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite.
Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks and solutions for mitigating these.
Prepare budget cost value reconciliations, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the beginning.
Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets and contract milestones are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives.
Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and the progress of contracts are discussed and resolved proactively.
Take purchase, credit and debtor responsibility using COINS to achieve expected cash flow.
Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance exceptional to budget, value, progress, quality, and safety) Produce monthly contract valuations.
What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor?
You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues, fostering a real working together environment.
Proven experience in a similar quantity surveying.
Project surveying role Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million.
A key eye for identifying areas to save money, reduce costs and maximise value.
Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers JBRP1_UKTJ