Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS to work for an exceptionally busy civil engineering contractor based in Glasgow. Projects are up to £7 million in value and include roads, groundworks, infrastructure, bridges and substations

Duties include:

• To liaise with the operational 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.
• Gain competitive advantage
• 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 are welcome from candidates with:

• Minimum of HND Quantity Surveying
• Relevant experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills