Job Description:
Quantity Surveyor
A growing and well-established specialist fencing contractor is seeking an Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Dartford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a successful business with a turnover of approximately £7 million, delivering specialist perimeter security and fencing packages for some of the UK's leading Main Contractors and end-user clients.
The successful Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of multiple projects across a varied portfolio including schools, data centres, commercial developments, industrial facilities, and public sector projects.
The Quantity Surveyor Role
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:
- Managing the commercial aspects of multiple fencing and perimeter security projects
- Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment
- Monitoring, chasing and securing payments from clients
- Identifying, pricing and recovering project variations
- Producing monthly cost reports and WIP reports
- Assisting with forecasting and cash flow management
- Reviewing and administering JCT contracts
- Managing subcontractor accounts where required
- Supporting the commercial team in achieving project profitability targets
- Attending project and client meetings when necessary
- Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle
The Quantity Surveyor
The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have:
- A minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience
- Experience working for a Main Contractor or Subcontractor
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
- Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle
- Excellent variation management and payment recovery skills
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Good communication and negotiation abilities
- A proactive and organised approach to workload management
- Experience within fencing, perimeter security, groundworks or a related specialist subcontracting environment would be advantageous
In Return?
The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:
- Salary of £50,000+ depending on experience
- Company car
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Stable pipeline of projects and repeat clients
- Exposure to a diverse range of construction projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Office-based role with site visits as required
If you are an Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.
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