Quantity Surveyor

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Full time
Location: Stockport
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Job offered by: Fawkes & Reece (North)
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Category:
Quantity Surveyor

Civil Engineering Groundworks contractor based near Stockport, looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. This £75 million turnover client is leading the market in groundworks for new build/house build in the Northwest. They are expanding the team for £40 million of new works starting now!

About the role: Quantity Surveyor As the Quantity Surveyor, you'll report to the Commercial Manager. You and the commercial team oversee numerous groundworks projects on new house build sites across the Northwest.

The housebuilder clients you will be contracting for include Redrow Homes, Keepmoat, Countryside, Miller Homes, and more. Supporting their projects from cradle to grave, you will be involved in installing roads, sewage infrastructure, drainage, DPC, surfacing, etc.

You will need to report to the Head Office Monday-Friday. The office/site requirements are about a 70/30 split.

Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor

Costing:

Accurately pricing the costs of materials, labour, and equipment required for each project and submitting quotations for works. Ensuring scheme costs are correct on the system and raising queries where necessary. Tender Preparation:

Preparing and reviewing tender documents. Supplier and Subcontractor Relations:

Liaise with operational staff, including clients and subcontractors. Attend internal/external meetings when necessary and foster good relationships. Manage the subcontract supply chain, issuing orders and processing payments. Contract Management:

Administer contracts and variations ensuring compliance. Cost Control:

Implement effective cost control measures to optimise project outcomes. Project Reporting:

Regularly report on financial progress, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities to management. Budget Management:

Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and maintain budgets throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor

Previous housebuilding sector experience essential (client or contractor side). Preferably experience doing contractor side groundworks projects (most ideal on housebuilding sites). Full UK driver's license.

What we offer for Quantity Surveyor

£45,000 - £50,000 p/a base salary (dependent on experience). £5000 car allowance or a company vehicle. Training and exposure to civil engineering for the construction industry. Low turnover and supportive team. Growth and progression opportunity.

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