Location: Milton Keynes

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £60,000

Job Description:

This trusted main contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 5 years of experience within the construction industry.

They want someone to be Responsible for cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.

This main contractor has over 5 decades of experience in main contracting with has enabled them to have a genuine all- trades capability.

The ideal candidate will be easily approachable, friendly, and have excellent communication skills. Also, you will be ideal if you live within a 60–90 minute commute.

Qualification / Cards:

• Previous Civil/S278/S38 experience.
• Sub-contract procurement.
• Contract Preparation.
• Collaborative working.
• Project Co-ordination.
• Methodical way of thinking.
• Good knowledge of construction.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good financial and numeracy management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Computer literate.
• A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines

Additional Information:

• Preparation of interim and final accounts.
• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities.
• Sub-contract procurement ensuring maximum value for money.
• Sub-contract valuations and final accounts.
• Working knowledge of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.
• Preparation of Compensation Events/variations (depending on form of contract).
• Contractual correspondence.
• Commercial reporting.
• Procurement of professional services for design etc.
• Ability to undertake site measures when required.
• Explore the contract for opportunities and entitlements.
• Work closely with site management teams to ensure contract objectives and margins are met.
• Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales.
• Be able to think logically and laterally.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills

For more information or to apply for this position call Andrew Coulson at 01256 817878 or email ACoulson@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.