Quantity surveyor

Ref: 607 Role: Quantity Surveyor Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP70,000 DOE Located: Sheffield Our client is looking for a proactive, self-motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Sheffield. Benefits: * The opportunity for strong career progression within the business * A strong team ethos and friendly working environment * A pro-active attitude towards improving knowledge and increased personal growth. * The opportunity to gain experience working on a variety of projects in a number of sectors. * Flexible/ remote working, Competitive salary package, benefits, and incentives The Role: Ideally you will have a background working in a consultant environment and be experienced in the core Quantity Surveying duties which will include but not be limited to: * Producing Bills of Quantities and Pricing Schedules * Drafting Cost Estimates, Cost Reports and Cashflow Forecasts * Drafting and advising on JCT and NEC forms of contract * Managing the Tender process and producing Tender packages, Undertaking Valuations and Final Account discussions * Managing cost control generally throughout a project and offering advice to Clients where necessary Experience and Expectations: * The successful person will be experienced in providing Quantity Surveying services in a Client facing environment. * Experienced in acting as the Quantity Surveyor through all RIBA stages of a project. * Managing Client #39;s expectations with regards to budget and cost control, together with assisting them to formulate strategies and contingency plans throughout the whole project lifecycle. * Comfortable in a meeting environment and able to actively contribute where necessary. * The ability to deliver a high standard of services. * Have experience and/or keen to learn and assist with Business Development and developing business relationships with Clients and other Consultants. * Ideally the candidate will have experience in Contract Administration and/or acting as the Employers Agent or have aspirations to gain experience in this field. Knowledge: * Knowledge of producing feasibility studies, cost estimates and report writing * Comfortable working with both NRM2 and SMM7 * Essential knowledge of measurement and the ability to lsquo;take off rsquo; accurately from construction drawings either in hard copy or digital format. * Knowledge and experience with JCT and NEC Forms of Contract * Knowledge of the Tendering process. The individual will be comfortable and capable of producing tender packages and undertaking tender reviews and interviews when required. * Competent at undertaking valuations, conducting final account discussions and applying contractual knowledge where applicable. * To be able to communicate across all levels, both internally through the business and externally with Clients, Consultants and Contractors * An understanding of the relevant procurement routes and processes pursued by Clients seeking to undertake a new construction project and the ability to offer advice to Clients on the most suitable options available. Qualifications: * Degree in Quantity Surveying * Ideally a member of the RICS, or other professional body, or working towards this status. Skills/Competencies: * Excellent communicator, verbally and in written form * Competent with all standard Microsoft Office software, Office 365 and SharePoint * Ability to use online facilities such as BCIS, NBS Chorus and contract software such as JCT online, Must hold a full UK driving licence. Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role. Glu Recruit LTD ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment in the role that they have applied for, and any other suitable opportunity that we advertise without regard to age, belief, colour, ethnic/national origin, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or based on disability. If you require any additional support to apply for this role, or any other role that we advertise please contact us directly for assistance