Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Who are we? Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations. What are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced and responsible Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Division. As a QS, you will be responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of the projects that you work on. You will ensure strong cost control, drive profitability, mitigate risk, and maintain and develop excellent client relationships. This is a senior role that requires leadership and responsibility for multiple ongoing contracts. Responsibilities for the job role: Maintain and develop client relationships. Work closely with Pre-Construction Manager, Project Planner, Site Teams, Estimators and all other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. Understand and comply with the prevailing Contract(s). Lead on contract administration, identify and correct any non-compliant issues, including dispute resolution. Attend internal and external meetings associated with projects. Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of projects from tender to final account. Undertake regular site visits. Prepare