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Quantity Surveyor
- Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - East Midlands
- Town/City: Newark, Nottinghamshire
- Posted: 10/05/2024
- Listed in: Quantity Surveyors
- Reference: Newark QS_1715332759
Job Description
Company Overview: Our north Nottingham pre-cast client requires an estimator on a permanent basis. The client is a leading manufacturer of architectural and structural precast concrete products for the housing, civils, rail, landscaping, utilities, offshore and flood defence sectors. As they expand production, they are seeking a skilled Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. If you have a passion for precision, cost management, and collaboration, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor:
- Supporting the sales team and overseeing the estimating team to ensure accurate tender prices and cost forecasting.
- Assist in identifying the client's requirements.
- Reviewing and negotiating contracts and orders from clients.
- Preparing and negotiating tenders, subcontracts and POs for suppliers.
- Supporting the Project Manager in managing all aspects of the project budget through the project lifecycle, producing detailed cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
- Submitting payment applications and final accounts promptly.
- Valuing completed work and arranging for payments to subcontractors.
- Tracking Variations and other Notices, ensuring they are raised in accordance with the contract.
- Advising the Project Manager on contractual requirements and issues ensuring the project team remain compliant with the relevant contractual obligations.
- Maintaining and improving the supplier database.
- Advising on procurement strategy to ensure a robust procurement process.
- Agreeing terms and negotiating rates with key suppliers
- Liaising with external stakeholders
Skills and Experience of the Quantity Surveyor:
Essential:
- Minimum of 3 years' or equivalent experience working autonomously in a QS role on construction projects. Precast experience is highly desirable.
- Sound knowledge of the JCT and NEC contract frameworks.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and accountable attitude with a friendly and helpful approach towards clients and colleagues.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Competent in MS Office applications, experience and familiarity with MS Dynamics beneficial.
Desirable:
- Degree in quantity surveying, HNC or HND desirable but not essential.
- Experience in civils, concrete or pre-cast concrete would be advantageous but is not essential.
- CSCS Card would be beneficial.
Location of the Quantity Surveyor role:
The Quantity Surveyor will be based on our Client's North Nottingham Manufacturing unit, but may be required to attend client sites from time to time.
Manufacturing/Building and Construction/Construction/
Net Temps supplies temporary, freelance and permanent labour to the construction, precast and manufacturing industries across the UK. Combined, our staff have over 160 years' experience placing candidates in roles that match their career expectations. Trading for over 25 years we have the client connections to assist your next move.
Net Temp is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
If this advertisement is expressed to be a permanent position, Net Temps is acting in its capacity of Employment Agency.
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