Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor
Title: Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS (DOE)
Location: Exeter
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 + car allowance + package
Sector: New build, Refurbishemnt, Apartments
Start Date: ASAP
Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Company:
Our client is a leading privately owned bespoke, high-end residential developer and main contractor, with an established reputation across the South West market and beyond. Projects are varied and unique in design across a range of landmark developments consisting of new build apartments and refurbishment of existing space.
Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor (Or Senior QS) to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a new build residential project at around £12m, reporting to an experienced Managing QS and working closely with operational and design teams.
Typical duties & responsibilities:
* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
* Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
* Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
* Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
* Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
* Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
* Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
* To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
* Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
* Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.
Quantity. Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person
* You will have solid experience with a main contractor or residential housing developer
* Demonstrable experience of delivering residential projects within budget and programme is vital
* Experience on appartments and housing beneficial
* Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
* A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.
* Commutable to Exeter daily (not remote)
The Reward:
* Competitive salary
* Company car allowance
* Company benefits package
* Varied and unique residential developments
* Continued local work within the South West
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