Lead quantity surveyor

Lead Quantity Surveyor - Retrofit Location: Wrexham Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP55,000 per annum + GBP5000 car allowance Our client is seeking a driven and commercially minded lead quantity surveyor to work for a leading property services contractor. The successful candidate will be responsible for large volume of sales, manage the day to day work and training of trainees, surveyors and other employees within the branch. What you will be doing: * Meeting and exceeding forecasts for profit WIP targets * Ensure that tenders are progressed to provide an accurate basis for pricing and to allow sufficient time for the Branch Manager / Commercial team to give them proper consideration * Monitor the weekly and monthly cost information and ensure the accurate production of monthly valuations * Maintain strong relationships with customers to retain and grow existing contracts and identify opportunities that could lead to new business * Exercise commercial judgment to protect the company from financial or other loss * Maintain a site presence and ensure commercial information is a true reflection of the position on site Essential Skills: * Financial awareness * Operational awareness * Leadership * Communication and teamwork * Customer focus * Judgement and decision making * Full UK driving licence * Previous experience managing a variety of contracts successfully and having knowledge of the financial and contractual controls required on a contract