Quantity Surveyor

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Full time
Location: Tilbury
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Job offered by: ProQS Limited
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JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Quantity Surveyor Contract: Permanent Responsible to: Director Location of work: London and Essex Company Overview ProQS is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work on projects in London and Essex, and in the ProQS office in Colchester, Essex. ProQS is a professional, friendly and well-established business working in the building and civils sectors, with a proven track record of delivering first-class services to a range of high-profile customers across the southeast. Purpose of the Role The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for working in conjunction with the director and wider team to manage the commercial functions for a complex civil project. The successful candidate will maintain the highest professional standards and be highly skilled at managing both internal and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to further their career and help shape the strategy and direction of a growing business. Key responsibilities Assisting the director in managing the commercial functions for their clients' business and projects. Prepare estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities, and schedule of rates. Carry out valuations and payment duties. Assisting with accounting and with interim and final accounts. Undertake and maintain financial controls and consistently monitor costs against budget. Assisting with analysing project performance during the construction phase through to contract completion. Ensure compliance with the conditions of the contract, and legal and regulatory requirements. Person specification Essential Able to demonstrate significant and relevant prior experience as a QS, or equivalent, ideally within the construction/civils/rail sector. Experience in NEC contracts. A self-starter with a progressive track record of exceeding business targets. Able to establish, grow and maintain successful business relationships across a range of stakeholders. Customer awareness, innovative, and capable of maximising value for all stakeholders. Good attention to detail and highly organised. A hard-working, flexible and enthusiastic team player with a hands-on attitude. Committed to delivering a first-class service to all stakeholders. A good understanding and use of IT and Microsoft Office. Desirable Experience in NEC3 / JCT contracts. Chartered QS qualification or willingness to work towards gaining their chartered qualifications. Previous experience in formwork and reinforced concrete works. Benefits Competitive remuneration package. 25 days annual leave. Stakeholder pension scheme. Flexible working. Strong career progression. Travel expenses. Laptop/Mobile. Equal opportunities / privacy Our client is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Our client values your privacy and we are committed to protecting your details. We will automatically store any job applications for at least 6 months for any other future job opportunities. If you would prefer your information removed before this, please specify this in your job application.

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