Job Description

A brilliant opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to work with this experienced regional contractor delivering new build, design and build and refurbishment solutions to both the public and private sector throughout the South-East.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor

• You will manage the commercial resources (people and finance) of the assigned project to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts.
• To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement our clients policies for risk management.
• To support the authorisation and submission of project variations.
• To authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders.
• To maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers.

The responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor

• Manage packages from the earliest procurement stage and manage through to final account
• Conduct Monthly CVR's
• Appoint contractors and subcontractors and to place orders for materials and plant within delegated authorities
• Management of project risks and opportunities.
• To measure and value work to support the invoicing of customers and payment to suppliers within delegated authorities

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor

• BSc or HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying preferred or other equivalent commercially related subject
• Preferably qualified to CIOB or RICS accreditation
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Ability to work on site where necessary
• Awareness and experience of construction methods, technology, standard forms of measurement and forms of contract, and health and safety requirements

Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Lucas in our Brighton Office on (phone number removed).