Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Leeds

We have an immediate vacancy for a Quantity Surveyor in Leeds

The role of the Quantity Surveyor is to take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated construction projects in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. 

Summary:

• Quantity Surveyor
• Location – Leeds
• Construction
• Rate: £200 - £300 day
• Ongoing contract

Duties:

• Control all expenditure
• Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts
• To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming
• Continual use of the sub-contract data base
• Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
• Change management control
• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities 
• To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
• Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works.
• Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
• Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
• Process subcontractor requests for payment
• Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
• Attend project and company related meetings
• Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
• Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience within a Quantity surveying position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent level of numeracy
• Excellent influencing skills
• Higher Education Graduate Course in Surveying 
• Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor
• Full knowledge of MS Office packages
• GCSE Maths and English