At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare tenders, manage costs, and negotiate contracts in the construction industry.
- Company: Join a dynamic company committed to fair opportunities and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting projects with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction while developing your skills and expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in cost management.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing tenders, analysing and selecting subcontractors, negotiating and finalising subcontract orders.
- Managing financial and commercial aspects of subcontractors to final account completion.
- Maintaining site records and document control.
- Recording site measurements.
- Assisting with forecasts, targets and contract value reconciliations.
- Preparing valuations and variations with sufficient records and details, agreeing changes as works progress.
- Updating projected final account and submitting in a timely manner.
- Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters.
- Implement commercial strategy.
- Engage in cash management activities to ensure good cash flow.
- Support tender processes as required.
- Maintain site records and control documents.
- Apply clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Effectively utilise technology platforms.
- Be fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness and ownership.
- Apply time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Experience, Skills & Experience Required
- Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry, managing costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, subcontract procurement, contract administration, and commercial risk management.
- Experience undertaking Contract Value Reviews (CVRs), forecasting, cost reporting, and cash flow management.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and collaborate with project teams to achieve commercial objectives.
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software.
- Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines.
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel.
Education & Experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline).
- Civil engineering work experience, including utilities knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions.
- Two years estimating experience.
- Negotiation skills.
- Contract value reviews (CVRs).
Skills & Competencies
- Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards.
- Structural or civil engineering qualification (Desirable).
- Current Driving Licence.
Quantity Surveyor in Slough employer: McALLISTER
At Vortex Companies, LLC, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the construction industry. Our Quantity Surveyors benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of challenging projects and a commitment to work-life harmony, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
We think you need these skills to ace Quantity Surveyor in Slough
Tender Preparation
Subcontractor Selection
Negotiation Skills
Financial Management
Document Control
Site Measurement Recording
Valuation Preparation
