Overview
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire
Department
Construction
Job Description.
Based in our Cheadle office, we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The role is permanent and full time.
The job holder will work on several contracts ranging in value from £50,000 to £8M and will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects relating to the project while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Duties will include managing costs on individual sites, valuing completed work, preparation/submission of interim applications and final accounts and the ongoing review of contractual terms and agreements.
Key Responsibilities.
Responsible for managing construction projects from inception to completion. The works are predominantly Civil Engineering and Construction in nature.
- Sub-Contract Procurement
- Raising Sub-Contract Orders
- Raising Sub-Contact Certificates
- Site Visits/Liaise with ACS work force (monitor progress, collect site records, discuss additional works, run through valuations)
- Site Visits to liaise with other project stakeholders (Main contractors, Subcontractors etc)
- Measurements from drawings using On Screen Take Off software (Tenders, Valuations, etc.)
- QS Reports (Cost analysis)
- Monthly Valuations (Valuing/Measuring contract works, assessing dayworks, providing back up to claims)
- Monitoring project costs
- Monitoring performance of suppliers/subcontractors
Required Skills & Experience.
- Minimum of ONC/D in Construction or civil engineering related discipline
- Computer proficiency – Advanced
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Team player
Technical Capabilities:
- Detailed civil engineering and construction contractual understanding
- Thorough understanding of the principles of the resources required to prepare and manage valuations
- Detailed understanding of civil engineering and construction techniques.
- An awareness of the health and safety implications of different construction methods
- Knowledge of construction contract formation
- Contribute and produce a contractor’s proposal document
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel and Word
- Preparation of estimates using a specialist software package
Training will be provided to gain CSCS accreditation. This will allow the post holder permission to visit sites.
Package.
- Salary – £Negotiable DOE
- Annual Leave – 22 days plus BH
- Company phone
- Car allowance/Company Car
A consistently high performing Company, ACS’ growth is due to a strong order book and pipeline in a number of new emerging sectors. Holding a range of accreditations, including the prestigious Investors in People Gold award, ACS is committed to training and developing our staff.
Quality, safety, customer satisfaction and professionalism are important core values that the company is built on. This is a great opportunity to join an ever-growing company.
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