Parkside are working with a long-established new build contractor, providing brick and blockwork on residential and commercial construction projects throughout the UK. Our client have a highly skilled commercial team including in house Quantity Surveying department and Commercial Manager ensuring that their estimating is completed accurately, and they pride themselves on providing a professional service from the initial enquiry through to the project handover. They pride themselves in how they invest time and energy into developing their employees skills, ensuring the business needs are met in a competent and professional manner.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A minimum of 6 years' experience as a quantity surveyor (Brickwork is essential)
• You will be self-motivated, have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise workload efficiently and be reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and pressurised environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam)
• Full UK Drivers license

The Role & Responsibilities:

• Reviewing tender documents
• Measuring and estimating.
• Attend prestart meetings
• Preparing valuations for interim application for payment including variations.
• Price site instructions, CVI's and Daywork sheets.
• Preparing and negotiating final accounts.
• Remeasure Bill of Quantities.
• Pricing variation orders and charging the client accordingly.
• Monitoring costs to ensure works are within budgets.
• Chase payments with accounts depts. to ensure received in line with agreed payment terms.
• Attend site regularly to value works completed.
• Negotiating costs and prices.
• Attending sites every month for valuations.
• Producing cost value reconciliations.
• Ensure contract cash flow is maintained.
• Preparing turnover and profit forecasts.
• Ensure documentation is collated and stored in line with Company policies.

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.