Chartered quantity surveyor

Chartered Quantity Surveyor ndash; Healthcare Projects Salary - GBP60,000 - GBP80,000 Permanent Warrington The Client is looking for an office based Chartered Quantity Surveyor. The organisation is built upon the knowledge of working across the the following sectors * Leisure * Residential * Local authority * Healthcare * Sustainable living Projects They are committed to providing a professional, high-quality service on all projects and believe that meaningful dialogue, accurate and early cost advice, collaborative working and proactive cost monitoring and reporting are essential to the successful delivery of a project. Job Description * Meeting clients to determine their needs and discuss any areas that need revising for price or feasibility * Calculating material quantities and costs, labour costs and an achievable project timeframe * Negotiating labour contracts and schedules * Advising clients and crew on legal matters and disputes * Monitoring subcontractors, safety practices, construction progress and material needs, including any changes which may impact costs * Preparing labour and supplier accounts for payment * Writing reports detailing costs and progress for clients Requirements * A Masters degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field * RICS qualified * rbal and written communication, including active listening for determining client needs, communicating them to the construction crew and preparing reports * Mathematics for calculating material quantities and construction costs * Customer service for client satisfaction * Analytical thinking and problem-solving * Understanding of engineering science, construction and technology * Understanding of current building, health and safety regulations * Computer literacy and confidence using office and electronic project management programs