The Opportunity

Due to an increase in work load this well established, family owned Decorating Contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The role will involve the day-to-day financial control, reporting and commercial performance of one or more projects from tender to final account. Main sectors of work are Commercial, Residential ,Public Sector & Heritage projects.

The Role

• Support in the submission of tenders by assisting with the production of Bills of Quantities, activity schedules and target costs to the required methods of measurement.
• Ensure effective and up-to-date forecasting of project earned cost, value and cashflow, to ensure cash positive positions.
• Liaising with the project team to report on and mitigate risks.
• Assist in the commercial control of all allocated projects including provision of timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the reporting timetable as required by the commercial director.
• Cashflow management including timed applications / certification / invoicing / payment / receipts and careful administration of subcontract accounts.
• Accurate valuations undertaken as required.
• Procurement of subcontract trades as directed.
• Assist with commercial management of contracts to maximise gross margin.
• Site visits as required to carry out surveying duties.
• Utilise Commercial Management Rules to ensure standards and consistency across the business.
• Assist in implementing all our policies, company and industry standards and initiatives and manage contractual compliance across all projects as directed.

The Person

Applicants should ideally possess an HND or above in Quantity Surveying or a Construction related subject

A Good knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Measurement and valuation.
• Budgets and forecast management.
• Administration of contract records
• Subcontract orders and procurement.
• Responsive, cyclical and planned maintenance.
• A high level of IT literacy across packages including MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work on different projects simultaneously and maintain accurate and efficient work.
• The ability to work closely with others, drawing information from a number of sources to provide the commercial director with well-informed options and achieve best outcomes.
• Must be flexible and quick to adapt to support other work streams as and when required.
• The ability to work in a collaborative manner and achieve positive outcomes for the business.

Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this client