Quantity Surveyor

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Elgin. For further information about this position please apply.

Construction Quantity Surveyor, Permanent job role, Excellent Salary Benefits DOE

Your new company

You will be working for a main contractor based in the Highlands. They have an excellent reputation for delivering the very best to their customers standing them out from the crowd. Health and Safety is of the most importance to them and they strive to build a positive and lasting relationship within the communities they serve. This is reflected in the work they have done and repeated commitment they have had over the last fifty years. This business has excellent career progression opportunities for individuals joining them, truly supporting them with their continued career development.

Your new role

You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready for the next step in progressing your career to the next level. You will be capable of supporting commercial projects ranging in value from £1m - £10m. Location of projects will be in the. You will be Highlands able to work on your own and as a team player.

You will be responsible for:

Awarding Sub-Contract agreements with Sub-Contracts, currently maximising profit via price betterment/Main Contractor discounts

Attending, contributing to, and minuting Project Team Meetings

Attend and contributing to Clients' site meetings

Preparing Interim Valuations with Client's Surveyor and agreeing amounts for payment

Paying Sub-Contractors appropriate monthly payments and informing of variations (when relevant)

Re-measuring work using site measurement, measurement from drawings, information from Site Agents/Bonus Department.

Provision of cost advice to Design Consultants

Reporting to Commercial Manager on job performance via cost/value comparisons

Preparing Cash Flow Forecasts & Surveying Reports

Pricing insurance claims

Agreeing Sub-Contractor Final Accounts

Agreeing Contract Final Account with Clients' Surveyors

Ensuring that retention monies/additional monies are released, and correspondence is documented

What you will need to succeed

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant sector in the Construction industry

A member of the RICS (Desirable)

What you'll get in return

You will have the opportunity to work with a well-established Tier 1 company who deliver projects all over the UK and are based in the Highlands. They have a genuine interest in career progression and stability. Excellent Salary package DOE Company car or car allowance. Pension Holiday entitlement along with a range of other benefits.

What you must do now

If you're interested in this job click "apply now" to forward on a up to date CV or call us now. If you this job is not for you, but you are looking for a new job please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.