Quantity Surveyor - Housing

robert • Jan 30, 2024

Blue Water Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor for one of our clients based in Swansea.

 

Our client is looking for an experienced QS with a strong background in new build housing.

 

Job Responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
  • Prepare and analyse costings for tenders
  • Allocate work to subcontractors
  • Perform risk, value management and cost control
  • Advise on a procurement strategy
  • Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks
  • Analyse outcomes and write detailed financial reports
  • Value completed work and arranged payments
  • Establishing client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies
  • Value recovery and cost control
  • Production of Final Accounts

 

Qualification / Background:

  • Qualified at degree level – Quantity Surveying
  • Excellent negotiating skills
  • Experience of working collaboratively with supply chain.
  • Strong numeracy skill

 

Salary Package:

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.
  • Car package
  • Pension, and holiday entitlement

 

If you are interested or available for this position, please contact Bradley Salt on 01443 758009.

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