Quantity Surveyor - Building Restoration in Paisley

Quantity Surveyor - Building Restoration Salary : £40,000 to £50,000 DOE Location : Glasgow, with travel to sites across Scotland Contract : Permanent, full-time About the company Our client is a Glasgow-based specialist contractor that repairs and restores older buildings across Scotland, including tenements and traditional stone properties. They employ their own skilled tradespeople, such as stonemasons, slaters, leadworkers and joiners. The business is part of a larger group and is growing, so they're investing in their commercial team. The role You'll take charge of the money side of a portfolio of live restoration projects. That means making sure the work is measured, priced, agreed with the client and paid for properly. You'll work closely with the Commercial Manager, project managers and directors, with real responsibility from your first week. If you want to work towards chartership (RICS or CIOB), they'll support your development. What you'll be doing Preparing and submitting monthly payment applications and valuations, and chasing payment so invoices get paid on time Measuring completed work on site to back up your valuations Pricing and agreeing changes to the scope of work with clients and consultants, so extra work is paid for Tracking costs against budget on each project and flagging problems early Agreeing the final account with the client at the end of each project Obtaining quotes, placing orders and managing payments to subcontractors and suppliers Reading contracts, keeping on top of notices and correspondence, and building good relationships with clients and subcontractors What you'll need Hands-on experience of preparing payment applications and valuations yourself Experience of pricing and agreeing variations Experience of measuring on site A construction quantity surveying background, ideally with refurbishment, restoration or listed-building work Confidence negotiating with clients, consultants and subcontractors Good organisation, so you can juggle several live projects at once Nice to have Experience of restoration or traditional building work (stone, lime, slate or lead) Knowledge of standard contracts (JCT, SBCC or NEC) Experience of agreeing final accounts An HNC, HND or degree in quantity surveying or construction management, or working towards RICS or CIOB Experience of commercial or cost management software What's on offer Ownership of the commercial side of live projects in a specialist niche Autonomy, and career development shaped around your goals A varied portfolio of historic and traditional buildings A growing business with a clear route to senior QS roles If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today! No agencies please.
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