Quantity Surveyor

We are recruiting for an experienced QS for a thriving business in the Taunton and Somerset area.

This is office based and you will be involved in projects from the start, preparing estimates and costs of the work. When the project is in progress, you'll keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability.

Responsibilities:

To successfully carry out your role, you'll need to:

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
• Assist in establishing the client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
• Perform risk, value management and cost control;
• Advise on a procurement strategy;
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
• Allocate work to subcontractors;
• Provide advice on contractual claims;
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;
• Value completed work and arrange payments;
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

What we are looking for:

• Recent experience in a similar role;
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking;
• creative and innovative approach to problem solving;
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages;
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people;
• Negotiation and team work skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site;
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.

In return:

• Excellent starting salary
• The role is predominately office based in plush offices in the Taunton area;
• Monday - Friday 08.30 - 17.00
• 20 days Holiday + Standard Bank Holidays

This role offers an excellent career move for the successful candidate along with the opportunity to work with autonomy in a progressive forward thinking company.

Please be aware that we are currently receiving a high volume of applications and will endeavour to contact all applicants, however if you have not been contacted within 72 hrs please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion and your CV will be kept on record for future positions.

Contempo Recruitment is an employment agency acting as such under the Employment Act 2008 and Employment Agencies Act 1973 (and amendments).