M e quantity surveyor

M E Quantity Surveyor Manchester As a private main contractor we are looking for a senior member of the team to join our M E department based in the Manchester area. We are actively searching for a capable Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us on a permanent basis. This role will suit someone with 5-7 years experience in a similar role. Projects are in various sectors, with a focus on large residential and student accommodation. Job Description for an M E Quantity Surveyor: * The M E Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for securing the successful financial delivery of mechanical and electrical projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and managing variations and changes * Build, manage maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers and site staff * Maintain financial control of projects including monthly valuations, job costing reviews and final accounts * Follow up monthly valuations to make sure that payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions * Prepare on-time monthly valuations following site measurements and work-in-progress reviews * Complete and submit project documentation and correspondence within agreed Time Frames * Review and approve contracts ahead of signing - highlighting any potential issues, assumptions, and caveats * Develop and implement robust processes and controls to increase efficiency and improve performance * Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position Person Specification: * Mechanical bias * 5-7 years experience in a similar role * Experience of working on High Rise and Student Accomodation projects * Exceptional IT literacy including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as cost value reporting procedures * Commercial awareness and astute sense of commercial risks posed Salary has been quoted as GBP65,000 - GBP70,000 pa plus package