Your new Company
Hays construction and property are proud to be working in conjunction with a highly successful, well established professional building company in the search for a Quantity Surveyor for their growing commercial team.
Our client is a family-owned contractor that provides both private and public contract services nationwide. Their project experience covers the key sectors including; Private & Commercial, Housing, Health, Community & Leisure, Aviation and Education. Due to continued success and a further increase in company growth, a position is now available for a Quantity Surveyor.
Your new role
Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the Operational Team, you will be responsible for the delivery and management of a variety of projects as well as providing regular updates on the performance of ongoing projects valued up to £3m. You will be predominantly office based in the Chesterfield office, however hybrid working is available. From measuring and pricing work to the negotiation and agreement of final accounts, you will be solely responsible for the project from inception right through to completion.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying and will be commercially and contractually aware with a good knowledge of construction processes. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a Quantity Surveyor role. Experience in the Build side of the construction industry would be an advantage, but is not essential. As a person, you will have excellent communication skills as you will be expected to interact with the operational team and subcontractors on a regular basis. Additionally, you must be IT proficient and preferably demonstrate experience in the use of construction software packages. Strong negotiation skills and effective time management will be essential for the role.
What you'll get in return
This is a unique opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join and work alongside an established, expanding contractor. On offer to the successful candidate is a competitive salary, contributory pension and 30 days holiday, as well as other attractive company benefits. You will gain fantastic experience by practising quantity surveying across different disciplines whilst under the direction and guidance from an already established commercial team.
What you need to do now
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