Solution47 Recruitment is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator for our client in Letchworth.
The role of a Quantity Surveyor is to carry out surveying duties on various residential sites, to include the preparation of budgets, estimates and sub-contract enquiries and the measurement and valuation of interim and final accounts.
Duties and Responsibilities
To carry out surveying duties on residential sites to include:
* Prepare tender and contract documents, as agreed with the Construction Director;
* Prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
* Chair pre-order meetings with sub-contractors and Site Teams;
* Produce and issue orders for work to sub-contractors;
* Prepare budgets for all aspects of project construction;
* Value completed work and arrange payments;
* Present monthly Cost variance performance to the Construction Director;
* Make regular visit to sites to ensure costs are controlled, subcontractors are managed and quality is upheld;
* Pro-actively manage sub-contractor accounts;
* Procure new sub-contractors for tender opportunities;
* Perform cost control for risk and value management;
* Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;
* Provide advice on contractual claims;
* Undertake cost analysis for ad hoc repair and maintenance project work;
* Support land acquisitions by providing cost information and risk analysis;
* Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;
* Understand the implications of health and safety regulations;
* Represent the company in a professional manner at all times;
* Liaise with clients relating to Housing Association matters and attend their meetings;
* Co-ordinate with the Sales Manager to ensure that appropriate support is given to achieving the company’s sales targets;
* Ensure that the delivery and maintenance of the show areas are given appropriate attention in accordance with the requirement of the Sales Manager