Senior Quantity Surveyor

Experience Required

* Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or relevant RICS accredited qualification
* Rail industry or Power background
* Pre and post contract experience
* Working knowledge of risk management understanding of sub-contracting principles

The Role

You will be responsible for the successful commercial performance of high complexity contracts or a section of a large £200 million infrastructure project, providing leadership and guidance to junior members of the team.

* Ensuring the effective management of contract customer relationships and the provision of information between all parties.
* Ensure full compliance with commercial processes.
* Manage and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
* Ensure effective main and subcontract administration in order to deliver project commercial strategy.

The Company

A leading Tier 1 Contractor and one of the top infrastructure engineering companies in the UK, with their current Project Portfolio including a number of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure engineering projects

Benefits: car, pension & benefits

of Works/Housing Surveyor

My client within the WHQS Programme is looking for a Clerk of Works / Housing Surveyor assigned to the HRO/PSH to assist in the provision of the efficient and effective repairs and maintenance service and the delivery of associated housing management services.

Grade: 7

Working pattern: Monday-Friday 8:30-16:30, 37 hours a week

Key task profile:

Undertake pre and post inspections and contract duties and assist in the preparation and control of contract works and response maintenance when required. The post holder will work as part of a team to monitor and issue directions/instructions to contractors undertaking WHQS improvements, and to provide a comprehensive repairs and maintenance service.

Experience:

Essential:
Previous experience required in a building maintenance, repair service or equivalent business environment.
Experience of working with asbestos.
Examining risk assessments, plans of work, etc.
Desirable:
Experience of advising operational supervisory staff, and experience of Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations.

Skills Required

Ability to carry out site surveys, recognise building defects, analyse, evaluate and offer a solution.
Ability to read and prepare drawings, schedules, safety plans, programmes, reports and specifications.
Good diagnostic skills and experience to pre-inspect and diagnose requirements for repairs, new installations or refurbishments.
Ability to co-ordinate and organise technical information.
Good IT skills, ability to utilise technology in the workplace.
Ability to assess and deal effectively with tenants queries on a daily basis with a full commitment to the principles of Customer Care.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels with good negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and demonstrate a professional and flexible approach to work.
Able to work under pressure, organise and prioritise workload, meet tight time-scales and make sound decisions quickly.
Completes workload within timescales set. Keeps track of own tasks. Updates others when they spot a problem.

Desirable:
Welsh language skills
Good management skills

Qualifications Required
Essential:
Relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.

Desirable:
A recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
Relevant Level 4 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework. For example HNC Building Surveying.
P402 Asbestos Certificate.
IOSH Managing Safety

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Expanding Multi Disciplined Consultancy based in Nottingham looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

My client is a dynamic and expanding consultancy who work in a whole range of different sectors. Following recent success they are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

The Quantity Surveyor should have 1-2 years experience and have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar and have a genuine passion to progress in the industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to continue your career with a forward thinking, multi faceted consultancy. The client will endeavour to put the successful Quantity Surveyor through their APC with a view to becoming chartered within a set period of time and will develop your skills and knowledge to a high standard by providing you with full project exposure from the outset.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package and the full support required to for a successful Quantity Surveying career.

For more information please send a CV or contact Niall Collins on ……

Benefits: benefits package

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

* Position: A leading Consultancy based in Surrey is seeking a project focused Senior Quantity Surveyor. A good work/life balance.

* Role: Responsible for pushing forward projects across the South – Inception from Completion

* Person: Quantity Surveyor with Consultancy experience, circa 7-15 years’ experience

A chartered quantity surveying practice in Surrey with over 50 years’ construction experience is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their laid back and friendly team in Surrey.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide a full pre and post contract service on a variety of projects across several sectors including, Healthcare, Leisure, and Residential.

The Role

Work has already commenced on certain projects and the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be given full responsibility for their completion.

You will also be responsible for supporting junior quantity surveyors and shall be comfortable in client facing roles.

The Person

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have a successful track record of running multi million pound projects, ideally within the residential or commercial sector.

MRICS is desirable but not essential.

In return?

* £50,000 – £70,000
* 26 days annual leave
* Competitive pension
* Child care vouchers
* Avoid the London commute

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If you are a Quantity Surveyor based in South London, or Surrey, looking at your career options, then please contact Daniel Foster at Brandon James.

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Richmond / Senior Cost Consultant / Surrey / Quantity Surveyor / MRICS / Associate Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Position: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Central / East London
Salary: £32,500 – £50,000 + Company Benefits

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience working on Highways Term Maintenance frameworks.

The works includes Routine highways and footways maintenance, 24/7 emergency response, Cyclic works, Reconstruction and improvement schemes, Winter maintenance

Quantity Surveyor Duties include:

* Ensuring there is effective cost management of the project through regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting.
* Lead and manage the procurement process to maximise profit and ensure subcontract orders are placed on time and in accordance with the company policy. (including references taken, suitable levels of HSEQ etc)
* Monitor and maximise cash flow.
* Support, advise, develop and train all members of the site team on commercial matters.
* Mentor and develop the surveyors within the specific project team.
* Be aware of the contractual requirements of the project, advise the site team on key requirements and ensure that all notices and other matters are actioned accordingly to protect the companies contractual position (Main, Sub-Contracts and consultancy agreements)
* Monitor and chase Main Contract payments

Candidate Requirements:

* A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar / Equivalent HND
* An accredited course by RICS, CIOB or ICES
* Experience in quantity surveying role within Civils (Roads)
* Working knowledge of NEC contracts.

What’s in it for you?

* Working for a busy Contractor
* Competitive basic salary
* Great employee benefits
* Training & Development

Sound like your DREAM JOB? Submit your CV or contact Lauren Jenkins at Randstad CPE London. Not quite right for you but perfect for a friend? – Refer someone now and get £200* if we place them!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Benefits: Company Benefits

Housing Surveyor

BRC are working with one of Wales` Leading Housing Associations. They have ambitious growth plans and based on creating new homes as well as improving the quality of is existing stock.

Could you be responsible for undertaking their stock condition and asbestos management inspections, WHQS Compliance Surveys and energy efficiency assessments? Are you able to identify and specify works as and when required and provide expert advice and opinion and make planning applications as and when required?

BRC are looking for candidates with experience of condition surveying domestic properties and non-domestic communal areas.

You will need to be customer focused and have knowledge of Building Regulations, planning procedures and other building related legislation and standards, including decent homes.

You`ll be educated to HNC level in Building Construction or Surveying and be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICs).

This is an exciting time for our clients Asset Management team and you will have the opportunity to help shape services going forward. You will have opportunities for personal development, holiday starting at 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), a company pension scheme and other employee benefits.

Quantity Surveyor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor to work on projects valued between 500k to 2.5 million across Cornwall.
This is a full time permanent position, however the client will consider part time candidate/contractor to fulfil the role. Immediate start.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in managing site development and the attainment of targets by conducting commercial costs appraisals, managing sub-contractors, materials and goods, preparing and monitoring site costs and budgets and ensuring site set-up healthy and safety.
Key responsibilities:
* Working out estimates for materials, time and labour costs
* Negotiating and drawing up contracts
* Forecasting and monitoring stages of construction
* Reporting on finance to clients
* Keeping up to date with construction methods and materials
* Following building regulations

Skills:
* Knowledge of building, material components, building regulations and H&S
* Strong management skills
* Computer literacy
* Knowledge of contractual procedures and responsibilities
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* Highly numerate with well- developed ability to accurately manipulate numerical
information
* Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within team
* Evidence of maintaining a professional, consistent and fair approach

Benefits: Company car

Quantity Surveyor

Buyer/Scheduler – Newark

Our client, an award winning main contractor are currently recruiting for a Buyer to be based in Newark. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful Buyer to join an outstanding business with a strong order book.

Location:

Newark

Remuneration:

£30,000, £35,000 per annum plus car / car allowance & benefits

The Position:

We’re looking for a Buyer to join my client who are based in Newark on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have previous experience working as an Buyer. The salary varies between £30,000, 35,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Responsibilities will include:

* Initiate projects to reduce the total cost of raw materials and packaging goods.
* Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
* Maintain and review computerised or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
* Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.
* Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.

Knowledge & Skills

* Must be well organised, detail oriented and good with
* numbers
* Good interpersonal skills
* Computer Skills:
* Word, MS Excel and Outlook
* Capacity to learn other software applications as needed
* Excellent communication skills up and down organisational structure.

Key words: Buyer, Scheduler, Newark, CML

Benefits: car allowance