Our client is Tier 1 Main Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality commercial construction projects across the North East region. With a diverse portfolio that includes office developments, retail spaces, educational facilities, healthcare buildings, and more.
Position Overview:
They are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join the team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing costs and ensuring the financial efficiency of projects from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Management: Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates, manage budgets, and ensure project costs are controlled within agreed limits.
- Procurement: Oversee the procurement process, including preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and selecting subcontractors and suppliers.
- Contract Administration: Administer contracts, including issuing instructions, managing variations, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Valuations: Conduct regular valuations of work in progress and prepare accurate and timely payment applications.
- Financial Reporting: Produce comprehensive financial reports, including cash flow forecasts, cost reports, and final accounts.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to minimise impact on project costs and timelines.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with clients, project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Compliance: Ensure all work complies with relevant legal, contractual, and company standards and policies.
- Value Engineering: Propose and implement value engineering solutions to optimise project value and reduce costs without compromising quality.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB) preferred.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within a Tier 1 Main Contractor environment.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Office, CostX, Bluebeam).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Valid UK driving license is ideal.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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