Quantity surveyor

Title: Senior QS or Quantity Surveyor Location: Swansea Salary: GBP40,000 to GBP60,000 + package Sector: New build, Refurb, Residential Commercial Start Date: ASAP The Company: Our client is a successful welsh based main contractor with an established reputation across South Wales. The company operates across Commercial and Residential sectors on new build projects. Quantity Surveyor - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a new build rand refurbishment projects across sectors. This position will report to a Managing QS. Typical duties responsibilities: * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. * Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately * Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company. * Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins. * Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals. * Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. * Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence. * To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed. * To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control. * Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project. * Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast. Quantity Surveyor - The Person * You will have solid experience with either a national or regional main contractor * Demonstrable experience of delivering residential and non-resi projects within budget and programme as Quantity Surveyor * Proven experience in managing more junior quantity surveyors desirable but not essential * Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things * A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. * Commutable between Bristol and Somerset Quantity Surveyor - The Reward: * Competitive salary * Company car allowance * Company benefits package * Varied and unique residential developments * Continued local work within the South Wales region Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)