Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Multi Utilities
To £40,000 per year + Car or Allowance + Benefits
Leeds

The need for a Quantity Surveyor exists within a family owned national construction company operating across the Water, Energy, Multi Utility, Rail and Infrastructure Civils sectors.

As a Surveyor you will report to the Managing QS and be responsible for:

• Preparation and presentation of external/internal valuations.
• Compilation and agreement of variations and final accounts.
• Accurate and timely Cost Value Reports and such other reports as may from time-to-time be required.
• Supporting the Managing QS and Senior Contracts Manager in account forecasting and general costings.
• Negotiating the award of subcontracts within acceptable cost and risk parameters and thereafter the measurement and payment of the sub-contractor within the appropriate contractual/statutory timescales.
• Resolution of low-level contract disputes and assistance with more complex matters.
• Provision of accurate and constructive feedback to the estimating team.
• Assisting in the bid management process.

Requirements

• At least 3 years post graduate experience in a similar role.
• A minimum of HNC/D in Quantity Surveying.
• A good awareness of NEC forms of contract.
• Conceptual thinker.
• Ability to understand and build partnerships.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resourcefulness and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to analyse problems and offer solutions.
• Ability to manage resources to reach the successful completion of the projects for which the post holder is responsible.
• Extensive technical construction knowledge.
• Computer literate.

A genuine and clear career pathway awaits the right candidate. If the role sounds fit for you then in the first instance please apply attaching your current up to date CV.