Quantity Surveyor

GBR Recruitment are proudly working exclusively with a well-established construction client who is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, from any construction / built environment background, to develop their block paving side of the business, from the ground up.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to make the paving division their own & to play a key role in the business, working primarily across commercial paving solutions with main contractors, as well as a small percentage of domestic works.

This QS role will also move into the Tarmac solutions side of the business, once the block paving division has been developed to an agreed level, while still working on the paving side.

As the QS, you will work on projects valued anywhere from £1K up to multiple £100K's, right up to other major paving projects worth £3M+ in some cases, providing great variety in terms of projects.

The client completes paving projects across the UK, primarily in Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, The Humber, Cambridgeshire & the East Midlands. As the designated Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in all of these, working from build sites and the client's HQ.

The client works on some JCT contracts, along with a variety of others handed to them from main contractors or directly from the end customer.

Duties:

1. Preparing cost estimates, budgets & cash flow forecasts.
2. Conducting tender analysis & preparing contracts.
3. Monitoring project costs & progress, identifying potential project risks or overspends.
4. Conducting site visits & liaising with the site team to ensure work aligns with the budget.
5. Preparing & submitting valuations, variations, CVR & final accounts.
6. Advising on procurement strategies & managing subcontractor accounts.
7. Ensuring compliance with contracts & regulatory requirements.

Attributes / Skills & Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
2. Strong understanding of different construction methods, materials & regulations.
3. Block paving experience or knowledge would be useful (commercial / domestic).
4. Excellent numerical & analytical skills with attention to detail.
5. Proficiency in using construction-related software & Microsoft Office.
6. Strong communication & negotiation skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects & successfully meet build plan deadlines.
8. A relevant degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.

Employee Benefits:

1. Hybrid company car or 4x4 pick up (negotiable).
2. 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) + a day off for your birthday paid (34 all in).
3. The company is looking into health insurance for all their employees.

This role could suit someone that is or has been working as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Commercial Manager with experience in all the above listed QS duties. The role is commutable from Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire / Humber.

The client is looking to interview the suitable QS applicants ASAP.