Quantity Surveyor

New opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor based in Central Suffolk. Your new company I am pleased to announce that I am currently working with an award-winning local construction company who are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team, following an exciting period of growth. This organisation is a local contractor based in the heart of Suffolk, who undertakes a variety of projects within the commercial, residential, educational, social housing and heritage sectors, including new builds, renovations and extensions. This organisation prides itself on providing high-quality services throughout East Anglia, by focusing on attention to details and customer care to produce various one-off bespoke projects. This organisation places a great importance on its employees, and is hot on providing constant training in order to help its employees to learn and grow, and develop their careers. Your new role My client is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor with a general commercial main contracting background to join their growing team. You will be required to: Represent the company in discussions, negotiations, valuations, variations and final account work with Client or Architect. Prepare and submit valuations, cash flow forecasts, variations and final accounts, and represent the company in its financial dealings with outside professionals. Prepare internal valuations, cost reconciliations, financial statements for internal office usage. Report back to Contract Management on financial position of Contracts. Assume responsibility for Subcontractor enquiries post tender, adjudicate and report on competitiveness of quotations received including analysing on a 'like for like' basis and reporting to Contract Manager/Special Works Manager. Agree selection, finalise negotiations and place subcontract orders. Monitor subcontract progress on site, evaluate works and measure and process payments to subcontractors. Re-measure and check quantities contained in Bills and record extras in consultation with the site agent or site personnel. Check and complete contract documentation for both main contracts and domestic, named and nominated subcontractors and named nominated suppliers. Observe Health & Safety requirements and as part of the management team help to ensure that all sites are operating safely. Assist estimating department with preparation of take offs, subcontract analysis, enquiries and compiling of priced bills and specifications. Monitor site performance and evaluate excessive waste of materials or resources. Assist in preparation of SWMP's, processing information, calculating volumes of waste etc, and maintain records for reporting. Report incidents, accidents and defects. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a commercial main contracting background, working on projects around the value of £300,000 to £3 million. The ideal candidate will also have a degree in quantity surveying (or equivalent), and will have good attention to detail, as well as a focus on quality. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary, ranging between £40,000 and £55,00 which will be open to negotiation based on experience. In addition, you will receive a competitive package, including company car or car allowance, pension and the opportunity to earn bonuses for good performance. As well as this, you will receive the opportunity to work for an award-winning organisation who will invest in your career and your future. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk