Gap Technical
Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Salary: £35,000+
Gap Construction are proud to be working with a well-established and growing construction contractor who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
With over 30 years of industry experience, our client delivers a diverse range of projects across the aviation, healthcare, education and commercial sectors throughout the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking business offering genuine career progression, a varied workload and the chance to work on complex, high value projects.
Performance Objectives
- Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Prepare tenders, budgets, Bills of Quantities and cost forecasts.
- Monitor project costs, providing accurate financial reporting and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Procure subcontractors and suppliers, managing contracts, valuations and payments.
- Measure and value completed works, managing variations and final accounts.
- Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
- Work closely with Project Managers, site teams and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
- Ensure all commercial activities are carried out in line with company procedures and contractual requirements.
Person Specification
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
- Experience with cost planning, forecasting, subcontractor procurement and commercial reporting.
- Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction documentation.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Membership of RICS or CIOB would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and package dependent on experience.
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hour counselling and advice line.
- Membership to the Lighthouse Construction Charity.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Varied workload across exciting and high profile construction projects.
- Company events and free on site parking.
Please apply through our website or contact James at Gap Construction on for further details.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a client by Gap Construction, who are operating as an employment agency. Gap Construction is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job.
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