About the Role
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We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within our busy Islington office. As our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments and final account settlement.
1. Collating and issuing tender packs for sub-contractor work packages
2. Negotiation and analysis of Sub contractor tender returns
3. Producing tender analysis for subcontract work packages
4. Completion of Subcontract orders and variations
5. Subcontract payments, variations, and final accounts
6. Completing Monthly CVRs and cost reporting
7. Cost reporting and budget control
8. Attending site project meetings
9. Prepare and issue monthly valuations, cash flow forecasts, key date trackers
Role Criteria:
10. HNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalent
11. Experience of working within the Construction industry for a social housing contractor
12. Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills
13. Strong mathematical ability
14. Ability to assess and analyse information
15. Good business sense
16. Good understanding of budget management
17. Negotiating and networking skills
18. Enthusiasm
19. Flexibility
20. Able to work within a busy team and under pressure
21. Good team working skills
22. Accurate with an eye for detail
23. A methodical approach
24. Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
B enefits we can offer you.
25. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
26. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
27. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
28. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
29. Family friendly policies
30. Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform