Quantity Surveyor

Basingstoke, Hampshire
Amida Consulting Solutions Ltd

About the Company

My client, a contractor specialising in high-end residential new builds and refurbishments, is seeking a Project Surveyor to be based at their head office with regular site visits. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction of a 35m country estate, including a new-build manor house, the refurbishment of existing buildings, and associated infrastructure.

About the Role

As Quantity Surveyor you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial strategy
• Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for:
• Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion.
• Site records & document control
• Site measurement records
• Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations
• Valuations
• Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress
• Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner
• Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team
• Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement
• CVR – Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view
• Risk/opportunity – Review & consider
• Insurances/warranties – Develop understanding
• Cash management – Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management
• Tender – Support as required
• Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work
• Involvement with & take some responsibility for: Maintaining site records, control documents

Qualifications

Qauntity Surveying Degree essential.

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms
• Ideally the right candidate will have high end residential experience.
• Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement
• Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Salary range

50,000 – 75,000 + Package dependant on experience.