Associate Quantity Surveyor

Associate Quantity Surveyor
Winchester
Salary up to £100,000  or Day Rate + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + 45p Per Mile + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy based near Winchester who is searching for an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join the business.

The company was established over 35 years ago and they undertake Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Surveying and Employers Agent services and work with a wide range of clients including Private Individuals, Developers, Private Companies and Public Sector organisations.

Purpose of the Role:
The Associate Quantity Surveyor will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for ensuring the effective administration of all aspects of pre and post contract quantity surveying duties whilst ensuring rigid cost control to minimise the costs of the project and enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial delivery of construction projects.
• Ensure the preparation of tender and contract documents, schedules of work and cost plans.
• Ensure the performance of risk, value management and cost control.
• Prepare and analyse tender costs making recommendations where appropriate.
• When required, take on the role of Contract Administrator and where necessary combine the role with that of the QS, ensuring all aspects of administration is undertaken in an exceptionally organised manner.
• Assist the Operations Director with the preparation of fee proposals.
• Set an example of professionalism whilst portraying the business in a positive manner both internally and externally to customers and project stakeholders.

Skills Required:                      

• Consultancy experience with strong commercial awareness and excellent technical skills with a willingness to share knowledge and experience with others.
• Continually keep updated on industry changes and developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills which facilitate positive and professional relationships with colleagues, clients and key project stakeholders.
• Client focused with the ability to meet, and exceed, client expectations.
• Strong track record in a consultancy Quantity Surveying role, including cost management of building projects, feasibility/option studies, detailed cost planning, post contract cost management.
• Thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of Building Contracts including JCT or NEC3.
• Good Microsoft and other relevant software skills.
• Membership of a professional body (RICS, CIOB, APM) would be an advantage.
• 5 years post qualification experience within a consultancy practice.
• Able to travel to site and attend meetings.

On Offer

• Salary up to £100,000  or Date Rate.
• Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Package.
• Interesting and varied work.
• Opportunity for progression.

If you would like to find out more then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on 07498 987 851 or email: sb@blaymiresrecruitment.co.uk