Job Description

Project Quantity Surveyor | Main Contractor | London
 
About the Client: The business has been around since 1940s and is now amongst the most respected construction companies in Ireland and we have a growing business in the UK. Their core management team is without doubt our greatest asset with many of our management with the family business for up to 20 years. They have the capability to take on and successfully deliver the most challenging of projects.
 
About the Role:  Reporting to the Senior QS & Surveying Director you will be responsible for assisting;
 

• Financial cost control of current contracts
• Financial reporting of current contracts
• Improving financial return of current contracts
• Delegation and mentoring junior staff
• Cost Control of building contracts
• Cost advise to Contracts Managers
• Purchasing and negotiating Sub Contract orders
• Paying and monitoring Subcontractor progress
• Cost reporting and forecasting out turn costs
• Client Liaison and Value forecasting for Client Team
• Maximise monthly cash flows
• Maximising contract Value
• Maximising profit
• Monitoring progress of purchasing of Sub Contract orders
• Managing small teams
• Mentoring and training small teams
• Monitoring progress of subordinates
• Setting standards and targeting subordinates
• Promote Company Values
• Identify Risks/opportunities
• Identify priorities

 
Experience Required:

• Recognised qualifications, HNC minimum (or related), backed by strong experience in a similar position.
• Strong previous experience as a quantity surveyor gained within a main contractor.
• Numerate, organised, analytical and good leadership skills