Local Authority Repairs Quantity Surveyor

Brief Outline

Our industry leading client in the local authority refurbishment, repairs, maintenance and fire protection sector, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial aspects of varied contracts. Types of projects dealt with include; Social housing, Education, Healthcare, Governmental buildings, amongst other areas. 

About our Client

Our client has been established for over 20 years and has positioned themselves as a market leader in the refurbishment and FRA sector throughout the North and Midlands. 

About the Role

• Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will actively be involved with the pre contracts stage through to final accounts, with the ability to have impact on profitability and commercial success
• Support operational colleagues on commercial matters, 
• Agreeing cost estimates with clients, 
• Compiling payment applications and tracking progress against forecasts and budgets.
• Dealing with enquiries from various clients

About the Candidate

• Preferably degree / HNC/ HND qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent 
• Proven experience in a similar commercial or quantity surveying role
• Have a proven ability to minimize cost and maximize value, profit, and cash flow
• Possess Strong IT and Microsoft excel skills
• A clean full driving license
• Understanding of key contract terms including the JCT and NEC Form of Contract
• Be analytically minded, organized, and honest as well as be a genuine ‘people person’ who relishes communicating effectively with their clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues

Points of Appeal:

• Competitive salary and package that would include either a Company Car or a Car Allowance
• Medicash Healthcare Cover
• Life Insurance
• Parallel progression and growth alongside an ever-expanding company
• Full pipeline of work