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Quantity Surveyor – Office Based Construction Projects
Salary - £60,000 - £80,000
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