Title:                  Quantity Surveyor
  
Location:          Bristol area + limited travel 
  
Salary:              £45,000 to £65,000  + package (DOE)
  
Sector:             Fitout, Retail, Commercial 
  
Start Date:       ASAP


The Company:

Our client is an established and highly successful regional main contractor with an established reputation within the South West market and Nationwide.  Typical projects are fast track retail fitout for major blue chip brands, projects can be natiopnwiode but the way they set up the commecial team there is very limited travel and no staying away. The company also offers good flexibility and WFH. 

Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional  commercial  team.  You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial  aspects of one or more fast track fitout projects. This position will report to a Commecial Manager and offers strong career progression and excellent longevity through a good pipeline of work and company growth. 

Typical duties & responsibilities: 

• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
• Working to Schedule of rates
• 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.
• Agree 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 solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor
• Demonstrable experience of delivering commercial aspects of fitout / refurb projects within budget and programme  
• Experience in Retail beneficial 
• Experience using Schedule of Rates benficial 
• Experience managing a £300k project or larger as QS 
• 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. 

 
Quantity Surveyor: The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Working from home flexivility
• Company car allowance 
• Company benefits package
• Varied and unique residential developments 
• Continued local work  

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