Quantity Surveyor

Recruiter
TalentSpa
Location
Yeovil
Salary
plus benefits
Posted
24 Feb 2017
Closes
15 Mar 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Quantity Surveyor

Location: Yeovil

Salary: ??35,000.00- ??45,000.00 per annum plus benefits

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with solid groundworks knowledge? Would you like a new challenge and the opportunity to progress your career with an expanding organisation? If so we are looking for you to join our client based in Yeovil.

Working on a portfolio of between 7-10 sites at any one time you would be expected to complete the below duties:

Duties of the Quantity Surveyor:

- Review drawings that have been passed over from the Estimating team to understand and familiarise themselves with the site
- Arrange and lead pre-start meetings with the production team; buying department; health and safety department and engineers
- Arrange pre-start meeting with our clients, surveying and production team
- Tender for different sites by required dates
- Once job has been won, request final drawings and work through them to ensure that any changes/extra quotes are actioned
- Receive and action orders, set up valuations and CVR's (Using Microsoft Excel)
- Use the CVR to work out true value of works on site for the month
- Deal with a constant stream of in-coming calls from site that will need a quick and re-active response
- Liaise with Site Supervisor about the on-going works on site
- Constantly look at ways to maximise profitability
- Work to strict deadlines toward the end of the month to ensure that valuations are sent out to clients on time.
- Once valuations are received, chase outstanding invoices and money.
- Develop and maintain key relationships with clients and be able to successfully manage any outstanding monies
- Constant review of drawings throughout the month
- Liaise with accounts department to ensure previous months spend doesn't have any outstanding issues

Essential requirements of the Quantity Surveyor:

- Previous experience as a quantity surveyor
- RICS Accredited qualification
- Groundworks knowledge
- MS Excel
- CSCS Card
- Ability to quantify
- Driver with the ability to travel

Benefits

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; (Holiday increase per years' service)
- Regular reviews for career progression and options to increase training/qualifications via external learning
- Company recognition - bonuses, incentives, value awards
- Award scheme linked to your performance and business growth
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Car; laptop; mobile phone

If you are able to show the relevant experience in a similar role then please apply!