Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Russell McCaig
Russell McCaig,
Managing Director
Job type: Perm
Town/City: Bellshill
Location: Glasgow & West
Salary/Rate: Up to £68 000 plus car / car allowance, pension and healthcare
Sector: Civil Engineering
Job ref: VR/2487

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for an exceptionally busy and highly regard Civil Engineering contractor based in Bellshill.  The role will be working in a new strategic business division focussing on the delivery of Scottish Power Transmission projects as part of a long term framework. As such it offers the opportunity to contribute to the business growth and for near term career progression.

As Quantity Surveyor / Senior 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 / Senior 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 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.

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