Quantity Surveyor

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a very well regarded contractor in the Aberdeen area who work on both building and civil engineering projects. 

As 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 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 or civil engineering contractor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills

All applications received will be on a confidential basis and I would be more than happy to discuss the company and opportunity with you in more detail.