Quantity Surveyor

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Construction sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to assist with proposals, monitoring project progress and controlling costs to maximise income.  

Quantity Surveyor’s Core Duties

• Identify scope of works
• Identify cost of materials, labour and equipment
• Assess overheads and potential profit
• Request and review quotes from third parties and select as appropriate
• Assess project risks and incorporate them into the estimates
• Take into account inflation and exchange rates
• Prepare projected timescales with provisions for unexpected events
• Prepare quotes and monitor costs
• Agree costs, budgets and project variances
• Manage contractual agreements and resolve any disputes  
• Prepare customer invoices in line with contracts and manage cashflow
• Ensure profit margins are met
• Comply with all policies and procedures, in particular anti-bribery

Quantity Surveyor’s Skills Required

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (desirable)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator
• Experience estimating and running projects over £5m
• Experience specifically with carpentry, joinery and fit outs
• Good project management skills and able to adapt to change     
• Excellent communication skills and good at building client and supplier relationships
• Experience working with third parties and customers
• Excellent teamworking skills
• High level of integrity
• Good MS Office skills, in particular Excel
• Full, clean driving licence with vehicle

Are you enthusiastic about the Quantity Surveyor’s job? Send us your CV in a Word format today.