Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (Groundwork packages)�- Redditch�

Tradeline are actively recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a�highly successful Civil Engineering and Building Contractor specialising in Infrastructure and Groundworks within the Residential sectors.

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join their West Midlands Commercial Team as a Quantity Surveyor.� You will be responsible for projects ranging across the Midlands.���

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a highly reputable construction company, within a high standards and high rewards environment.

Our client is�innovative, dynamic, and a passionate business, who understand that the key to a successful business is successful people; therefore, they�recruit the best and offer and encourage development and training along with high rewards.�

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

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  Regular site visits and liaising with the production team.

  
  


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  Preparing and reviewing tenders with estimators and assisting with understanding the client's requirements to offer value engineering.

  
  


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  Providing early cost advice to clients on variations and ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken.

  
  


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  Offering technical advice on drawings and ensuring each projects have the correct documentation. �

  
  


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  Managing the end-to-end commercial aspects of the assigned projects to maximise value and collaborating with the Finance and Procurement departments accordingly. �

  
  


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  Ensuring all commercial accountabilities are undertaken in a timely manner, with a high degree of accuracy and measure.

  
  


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  Analysing rates & prices and agreement of variations and / or compensation events as required.

  
  


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  Identification and analysis of potential debt risks and negotiating financial reconciliation with third parties to provide reasonable solutions.

  
  


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  Forecasting monthly and annual profit figures ensuring figures are maintained throughout the lifetime of the project.

  
  


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  Understanding the principles of safety on sites and projects.

  
  


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  Supporting the safety Director and safety team in the application of safety policy and practice.

  
  


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  Ensuring that any safety concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team and Directors as appropriate.

  
  


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  Building strong working relationships with clients including social networking.

  
  


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  Allocating work to sub-contractors including assistance with procurement when required.

  
  

Requirements:

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  Relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor on groundwork packages.

  
  


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  Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel.

  
  


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  Effective oral and written communication skills.

  
  


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  Excellent interpersonal skills.

  
  


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  Demonstrate an extremely high level of confidentiality.

  
  


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  Excellent organisational skills.

  
  


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  Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

  
  


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  Must be able to gather and analyse information skilfully.

  
  


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  Must be highly motivated and be willing to work hard.