Quantity Surveyor in OX1

Job Description

Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a leading regional main contractor that delivers a wide range of high-quality building projects across the South West and surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the team.\n\nThe Company:\n\nOur client is a privately-owned regional contractor with a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality projects. They undertake diverse and interesting projects ranging from traditional refurbishment projects to complex new build design and build, and everything in between, ranging in value from £1m-£30m.\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nAs Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.

\n\nYour duties will include:\n\nSupporting all commercial aspects of the construction process\n\t\nSelecting and placing orders with sub-contractors for necessary packages of work, liaising with other site team members, and buyer as necessary\n\t\nEnsuring that the terms agreed with the sub-contractors are robust and that risk and cost effective solutions for the project are provided\n\t\nAttending regular review and control meetings with the management team, to include financial reports (including the monthly project reviews) in line with company reporting timetable\n\t\nPromoting company vision, values and a culture of continuous improvement\n\t\nCommunicating with colleagues, customers, consultants and sub-contractors in a warm and persuasive manner, adopting a style suitable for the audience and building a positive working relationship\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nProven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor\n\t\nTrack record delivering new build, design & build, and traditional build schemes\n\t\nStrong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge\n\t\nAbility to manage multiple projects or a large standalone scheme\n\t\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills