Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a regional building contractor based in Glasgow. The company specialise in new build, refurb and fit out projects up to £5 million, across the Central Belt, in sectors including, commercial, education, healthcare and retail.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor your duties will include
* To liaise with senior management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues.
* To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation.
* To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time.
* To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.
* To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.
* To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same.
* To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.
* To ensure that monthly meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage.
* To ensure that quotations for additional works are accurate and received on time.
* To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance.
* Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company’s interests.
* To assist the site management team, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget
Applications for the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with:
* Minimum of HND Quantity Surveying
* Previous experience at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level gained working for another building contractor
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills