At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead day-to-day commercial aspects of refurbishment projects from estimating to completion.
- Company: A highly sought-after main contractor known for high-end refurbishment projects.
- Benefits: Salary between £46,000 to £60,000 plus a car allowance.
- Other info: Position based in Newport with 1 day working from home and 1 day travelling.
- Why this job: Opportunity to progress to Commercial Manager within 6-9 months.
- Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience with a national or regional construction main contractor.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Newport with 1 day per week travelling
Salary: 46,000 to 60,000 + car allowance
Sector: High end refurbishment projects 100k - 1 million
Start Date: ASAP
The Company
Our client is a highly sought after and successful main contractor with an established reputation across high end refurbishment projects as well as small construction projects. Typical projects are across government office contracts as well as commercial sectors and are fast paced 6-8 week, high quality bespoke jobs.
The Role
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to run varied and interesting refurbishment contracts as part of a successful commercial team. There is a pathway to progress to Commercial Manager within 6-9 months. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of refurbishment of projects from estimating through to completion, and will have good knowledge of contracts. This position will report to a Director and offers an enjoyable and energetic place to work with excellent opportunity to progress and projects nationally.
Typical duties & responsibilities:
- Pricing jobs to ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
- Help to prepare the cost/value reconciliation reports accurately.
- Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
- Assist in agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
- Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and/or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
- Maintain control of subcontractor's accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
- Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
- Carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
- Prepare or assist with cost/value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
- Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.
The Person
You will have at least 5 years experience with either a national or regional construction main contractor. Demonstrable experience of working on refurbishment projects. Keen to progress a long term career as QS and beyond. Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things. A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. Commutable to Newport area office daily (with 1 day WFH and 1 day travelling to sites in London/elsewhere).
Reward
Competitive salary, company benefits package, varied and unique projects across sectors, progress your career to Commercial Manager.
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in Rogerstone employer: Foresight Search Ltd
Located in Newport, this successful contractor offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The team focuses on high-quality bespoke refurbishment projects, providing a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.
