Quantity Surveyor - Required (Leicester)
A chance to join a leading UK building and fit out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, justice, defence and aviation.
Package:
Basic Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum
- Car allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Bike to work scheme
Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
Ideal Candidate:
- Working towards professional accreditation e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICES (desirable);
- Holding a relevant CSCS card (desirable);
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
- Able to read a construction programme and relevance of the critical path;
- Understanding of H&S issues at work;
- Awareness of dispute resolution procedures;
- Adept at understanding construction drawings and able to measure and take off accurately;
- Understanding of the inter-relationship between bills, specifications and drawings;
- Understanding the importance of Company Procedures;
- Understanding of construction contracts in relation to projects and of the relevance of sub contract terms and conditions;
- Ability to assess and value minor changes/variations in compliance with contract terms;
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi disciplined team;
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
Duties include:
- To ensure the full and proper implementation of the Company’s Procedures;
- To generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions;
- To ensure the prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub-contractor payments;
- To prepare draft sub-contracts to the level of responsibility delegated by the individual’s supervisor;
- To monitor sub-contractor performance in consultation with senior staff;
- To participate in pricing variations/design cost control/value engineering;
- To participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time;
- To participate in the settlement of main contract final accounts;
- To attend meetings with other stakeholders (if so delegated to do);
- To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis;
- Supervision of work allocated to Trainee QS or Graduate QS staff;
- To apply a neat and accurate approach in all day to day activities and to strive to enhance one’s own professional capability;
- To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager;
- Any other duties relevant to the role.
If you want to make a difference and have the opportunity to expand your career aspirations in a company with a stable environment, then this is for you!
To apply please send your CV to: lee.mcevoy@talk-recruitment.co.uk
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