Quantity Surveyor NEW

Canterbury, Kent
Padstone Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to oversee a residential project in Whitstable with a construction firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional individual to become established within a highly regarded construction client based in London but working around Kent. Site based 5 days a week in Whitstable but expected to attend head office meetings roughly 2-3 times a month in Victoria, London.

The qs role

• Produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value
• Preparing tender packages for main contractor and subcontract works
• Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget
• Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner
• Ensure that each sub-contractors account is managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions
• Vetting tenders
• Variations and claims – facilitate the resolution of disputes relating to outstanding payments to subcontractors and creditors
• Producing monthly contract reports detailing current status of the contracts, including cash flow forecasts and liabilities
• Provide input in construction project commercial/legal/strategic meetings

Candidates must have –

• A full QS accredited qualification.
• Extensive experience in the Quantity Surveying related to construction
• Experience in administering main contractor or client accounts to final agreement, with a successful run of closures of these accounts with the client
• Knowledge of the residential and construction market

To register your interest and inquire about interviews please send your CV and CALL PADSTONE NOW – (phone number removed)