Quantity Surveyor in Edinburgh

We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established and forward-thinking Construction company who are looking to recruit an experienced and professional Quantity Surveyor on a full time, permanent basis.

Within this role you will be responsible for the commercial and surveying responsibilities for residential developments, refurbishments and commercial projects. You will deal with all aspects of pre and post contract surveying and cost management including managing the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• The complete financial and contractual control of projects assigned
• Forecasting, monitoring and reporting accurately on every project
• Advising and guiding on all contract and commercial issues
• Maintaining high quality financial control systems
• Monitoring all progress on site
• Managing subcontractor accounts accurately and effectively
• Be responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
• Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practice and NHBC requirements
• Responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation
• Control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on site
• Contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values
• Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available
• Prepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials
• Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval
• Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, in line with policy and procedure
• Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances
• Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity
• Attend all project and team meetings as required, and present the Commercial position to the meeting
• Implementation of the Company’s weekly production bonus system for directly employed site labour
• Assist in producing site health & safety plans, risk assessments and method statements

To be considered for this opportunity, our client does require the following background / experience:

• Previous experience working within a similar role
• Full UK Driver’s License
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to deliver practical, effective and sustainable solutions
• First class organisational capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work on own initiative with the drive to take ownership of projects
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to gather, interpret and present data
• Strong knowledge of health & safety obligations, building legislation and NHBC standards
• Experience of managing clients, sub-contractors and supply chain
• Relevant CSCS card and SMSTS certificate (training will be provided if you don’t have this)

This position is working full time, permanent offering a salary of up to £60k per annum. Company Car or Car Allowance. This role will be office based located at our clients HO in Edinburgh. Generous holiday allowance. Pension. Private Healthcare.

For further information, please apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Recruitment ASAP. Our client is looking to interview and recruit these positions as soon as possible.

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