Title:                  Senior Project Quantity Surveyor  
  
Location:          Bristol BS1 
  
Salary:              £55,000 to £65,000  + package
  
Sector:              Main Contractor, New Build £10m Appartments 
  
Start Date:       ASAP
    

The Company:

Our client is a fast growing main contractor with an established reputation within the South West market across many construction sectors. The company have won a £10m new build residential appartments projects in central Bristol and looking to add a Senior Project Surveyor. 

Senior Project Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial  team.  You will be responsible for leading in the day to day commercial  aspects of a £10m new build project in central Bristol comprising of 60 appartments on the water front. 

Typical duties & responsibilities: 

• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
• Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
• Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
• Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
• Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
• Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
• Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
• To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
• Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
• Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Quantity Surveyor - The Person 

• You will have at least 7 yeards experience as QS
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Demonstrable experience of working on new build construction projects of at least £7m 
• Experience working for a main contractor is essential 
• Commutable to central Bristol 
• Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things  
• A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. 

 
The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Company benefits package
• Varied and unique projects across sectors
• Continued local work 

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