In brief
This quantity surveyor role manages the financial and commercial aspects of large-scale education construction projects. The work involves leading subcontractor procurement, administering main contracts, and ensuring accurate project reporting while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships.
Non-negotiable
Tier one main contractor experience required
Worth knowing
The role is site-based in Essex with required visits to the south Cambridgeshire office.
What you need
Required
Main Contractor experience
Clearly required in the listing
Interpersonal Skills
Clearly required in the listing
Contract Administration
Strongly implied by the listing
Subcontractor Procurement
Strongly implied by the listing
Financial Control
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
DFE School experience
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage project finances
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead subcontractor procurement
Clearly stated in the job description.
Administer contract documents
Clearly stated in the job description.
Process payments and notices
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain tracking documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage client valuations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure accurate reporting
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Quantity Surveyor | Essex site based | DFE Education projects Opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Main Contractor. This is a role to join their Eastern division and work for one of the most successful privately owned Main Contractor. About the role of Quantity Surveyor For this role, our client is looking for a proactive, passionate Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will work site based in Essex with visits to their south Cambridgeshire office. The role is to lead a £76 Million New build school as well as future project secured in the region. This role is full time, permanent role 5 days per week, 830am - 530pm. Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor Provide support to line manager. Take financial and commercial control of project. Work as a full team member and support other members of the team to achieve successful project delivery. Aspire to the very highest standards of quality, service and business performance. Tackle difficult issues early by promoting early resolution to problems. Ensure accurate, real time reporting where required. Achieve project targets whilst maintaining client and supply chain relationships. To lead Sub Contractor Procurement, Subcontract orders and general Contract Administration ensuring these are completed to the necessary deadlines. Collate and keep up to date tracking documents such as the subcontract procurement schedule and collateral warranty tracker. Ensure the Regional and Company procedures are fulfilled in relation to the processing of Sub Contractor Payments and applicable Payment Notices. Understand, apply and administer the form of Main Contract, the Amendments and Contract Documents. Be Client facing, Agreeing Valuations, Variations and general Contract Administration. Any other duties associated with this position which are related to the objectives of the Company or Team or contribute to individual development. Requirements for Quantity Surveyor Tier one Main Contractor experience DFE School experience is preferred Excellent Interpersonal Skills What we offer for Quantity Surveyor 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities
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