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Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Property and Construction
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location: Saxmudham
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 909590
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Just Recruitment is working with a leading main contractor who has secured a £20m design and build contract in the heart of Suffolk.

The company is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who will manage all costs relating to building projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Working for the contractor, in an office or on-site, you'll be involved in a project from the start.

You'll seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met. You'll prepare estimates and costs of the work and when the project is in progress, you'll keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability.

Responsibilities

As a quantity surveyor, you'll need to:

  • prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
  • undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
  • assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies
  • perform risk, value management and cost control
  • advise on a procurement strategy
  • identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
  • prepare and analyse costings for tenders
  • allocate work to subcontractors
  • provide advice on contractual claims
  • analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
  • value completed work and arrange payments
  • maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
  • understand the implications of health and safety regulations
  • advise on the maintenance costs of specific buildings

Experience in commercial/construction design and build projects is essential.

Must be RICS qualified.

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