DCT Recruitment are looking for a permanent Quantity surveyor to join our ever growing client on a permanent basis. About Our Client: Our client are based in the northwest and operate nationwide. They provide a wide range of practical solutions for new build developments and existing housing stock. They are proud to offer a complete package of construction related services that encompasses design and build through to refurbishment of existing housing stock. They are passionate about construction, committed to delivering high quality developments and a thorough understanding of our customers’ requirements always resulting in the best possible service. They are proud to maintain our hard-earned reputation for courtesy, efficiency, expertise, and attention to detail. About the Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, as a Quantity Surveyor, you will be forging and developing successful relationships – internally with respective colleagues and externally with clients, consultants, advisors, business partners, contractors and specialist sub-contractors. A diverse role as a Quantity Surveyor your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assistant quantity surveyor. • Responsibility for the internal procurement process of subcontractors. Receive and analyse quotations, liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price, proven history, availability etc. • Delivering projects within set budgets by the commercial director. • Produce valuation claims and issue to employers’ agents & clients. • Liaising with sub-contractors and consultants. • Attending site progress meetings. • Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engagement with supply chain. • Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner • Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract account. • Produce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposes. • Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes. • Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people e.g. engineers, clients etc. • Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Director e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate. • Provide advice and support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources. • Produce accurate bills of quantities for tendering opportunities. • Produce & return accurate tender estimations/quotes to clients. What you will need (skills & experience): • 5 years’ experience in a similar role • Good Client interfacing skills and experience • Management and development of junior commercial staff • Quantity Surveying Degree or industry standard (RICS) • Record of success and experience in similar roles • Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills • Self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative; enthusiastic with ‘can do’ attitude • Good problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate potential problems and overcome them effectively. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels including directors • Can maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality • Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines • Proficiency in PC operating systems (Word / Excel / Outlook / Cost X) • Full Driving Licence • Availability to commute Qualifications Required Quantity Surveying Degree or industry standard (RICS)