We're looking for an energetic and confident Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Guildford. A varied and interesting role, working on your own and as part of a team, taking responsibility for commercial management.
We undertake diverse and interesting projects ranging from traditional refurbishment projects to complex new build design and build, and everything in between, ranging in value from £1m-£30m.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR, AND EXCELLENT AT:
* Supporting all commercial aspects of the construction process
* Selecting and placing orders with sub-contractors for necessary packages of work, liaising with other site team members, and buyer as necessary
* Ensuring that the terms agreed with the sub-contractors are robust and that risk and cost effective solutions for the project are provided
* Attending regular review and control meetings with the management team, to include financial reports (including the monthly project reviews) in line with company reporting timetable
* Promoting company vision, values and a culture of continuous improvement
* Communicating with colleagues, customers, consultants and sub-contractors in a warm and persuasive manner, adopting a style suitable for the audience and building a positive working relationship
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
* Ability to demonstrate strong commercial acumen
* Ability to view matters in an objective manner from various angles without losing commercial perspective
* Ability to communicate in a different manner depending on the situation and audience
* Natural inclination to being a team player and the drive to perform to the best of your ability
* Proficient in using Microsoft office software and keen to take on board new software
EXPERIENCE:
* You will have varied experience as a quantity surveyor, with a similar sized or larger construction company
* Demonstrable experience of being a commercial lead on projects or having a key commercial role on projects ranging from £2m-£10m
* Competent in using the JCT suite of contracts and have a workable knowledge of NEC contract forms
* Have experience of working on design & build and traditional contracts
* Have a wide knowledge of quantity surveying and contractual issues and a key understanding of technical and procurement issues within the construction industry
* Possess experience of agreeing and pricing variations and a knowledge of cost planning principles.
Fundamentally, you’ll help work towards our vision of ‘being better tomorrow than we are today’
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