Position Overview & Specifications
Core Group are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. The position of Quantity Surveyor is available in Southampton. This role is for a client whom is within the mechanical and electrical sector so experience within at least one of these fields it vital! This is a permenant position.
Quantity Surveyor
Salary: Up to £60000k based upon experience
Location: London
Role definition:
As a QS you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to building projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money. You will need to be familiar with the statutory building regulations and any other industry and statutory standards and must always adhere to these. This role will require you to work from the office or on site therefore a wiliness to travel to sites is a crucial part of the role.
Job Description:
- Undertaking costs analysis for construction and logistics work;
- Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;
- Performing risk and value management and cost control
- Assisting with the preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
- Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
- Assisting with preparing and analysing costings for tenders
- Allocating work to subcontractors with approval of your line manager.
- Providing advice on contractual claims
- Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
- Valuing completed work and arranging payments
About you:
- Self-motivated with desire to develop career in a progressive company
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Experience in working in a construction environment within a similar role
- Demonstrable experience of negotiating contract terms with prime contractors
- Diligent and professional with experience in budget monitoring and implementing cost saving measure
- Excellent communication, organised and effective time manager.
If you are interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV or email Tom.M@CoreGroup.org.uk or call Tom on 01273 499 038.