Quantity Surveyor (Refurbishment, voids and construction)

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 + car allowance

Our client, a national leading maintenance contractor, has an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Bristol to work on construction, refurbishment and void contracts.

Responsibilities:

· Measurement, pricing and evaluation of tenders
· Take responsibility of projects from inception to completion
· Identify areas to improve margin
· Cost management
· Target creation
· CVR reporting and forecasting
· Management and administration of sub-contractor accounts
· Producing and submitting applications for payment
· Understand Health & Safety requirements
· Develop and maintain subcontract and supplier contracts

Knowledge / experience:

Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
· Previous experience of construction/retrofit or fabric upgrades are preferred however not essential
· Previous experience of working with bill of quants, schedules of rates, design and build contracts etc.
· Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
· Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting
· Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative
· Experienced with direct and subcontract labour
· Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
· Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team
· Strong IT skills, particularly Excel