Quantity Surveyor Permanent

An experienced Quantity Surveyor (Or pro-active Assistant Quantity Surveyor) is required by market leading provider of steel fabrications and architectural metalwork. Based in Kent and covering contracts throughout London and the South East.

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kent

Salary: negotiable

As a result of ongoing expansion we are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and confident individual to join our commercial team.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

• Control of all day to day commercial and contractual aspects of design and build projects.
• Ensure that return on resources employed is maximised.
• Prepare, submit and agree valuations (Including compensation events).
• Negotiate project accounts with the client.
• Plan, forecast and report commercial project performance.
• Ensure accurate commercial records are maintained of onsite activities.
• Attend internal and external project meetings, provide solid commercial and cost advice at these meetings.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure the project objectives are met.
• Understand the construction process and provide value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with the client, to help future business development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Industry experience in the role of Quantity Surveyor.
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT & NEC 3.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Experience of the Rail Industry would be an advantage.
• Excellent IT, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player