Madisons Recruitment are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to start as soon as possible with a client of ours in Stockport. Our client is a highly respected, North West based civil engineering and highways contractor specialising in framework contracts with Local Councils and Transport Authorities. Responsibilities Site measurements and preparations of weekly cost and production reports Undertake cost forecasts Liaise with the site teams to assess and prepare quotations and estimates Management of subcontractors including enquiries, order placement, payment assessments The production of valuations and submission to clients Interpret drawings and instructions and agree estimates with site teams and clients Liaise with subcontractors to agree rates and services Agree final accounts with all parties in a prompt manner Undertake stock control monitoring and provide reports to the Financial Director Liaise with the finance and admin team in the preparation and settlement of accounts Assist the financial director and his team in preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting Co-ordination with site teams and business centre managers Ensure clear, accurate and up to date records are always maintained Always represent the company to clients and outside organisations in a professional manner Any other reasonable requests from company management Requirements QS Degree or equivalent Civil Engineering (Highways/ Structures) experience Extensive experience with both private and public sector clients on major projects and a working knowledge of NEC (mainly) and JCT forms of contract Commercially aware, you’ll work well as part of a team and demonstrate the people management skills to support and mentor where required A knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs Great interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate effectively (both internally and with Clients) You will have the necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high quality professional service IT Skills, such as Office, Outlook, measure software Good organisational skills Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member An ability to make your own informed decisions and work unsupervised Benefits Competitive Salary (depending on experience) Car Allowance Annual Profit Related Bonus Workplace Pension Accident and Life Cover (after successful probationary period) 35 days (including bank holidays & 7 to be taken at Christmas) If you are actively searching for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below. Consultant Name: Kieran Landline: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) “INDHP