Site Quantity Surveyor

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Canbury construction Ltd

Site Quantity Surveyors 

Canbury Construction are recruiting for site based Quantity Surveyors and Junior / Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles on secured projects commencing early 2021 through to 2023.

Company Profile

Canbury Construction Ltd is a building contractor providing main contractor and design & build services.  We have a valued construction management team with extensive experience in all sectors of the construction industry including student accommodation, multi storey apartment buildings & mixed use residential / commercial schemes for a strong, longstanding client base.

Locations:

Epsom – 98 residential units – new build and conversion of existing mansion house

Wood Green – 121 new build residential units with commercial shell and core

Earlsfield – 129 new build residential units with commercial shell and core

Canterbury – 163 and 212 bedroom student accommodation and associated communal spaces

THE ROLE:

Due to strong growth in the company, there is a requirement for a site based QSs dealing with procurement, day to day commercial running of the project, a negotiator, eye for detail, good communication skills and well presented.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR WILL INCLUDE:

• Work alongside the Project Manager and Accounts team to deliver the commercial aspects of the project
• Provide a hands on, detail oriented approach to managing supplier and subcontractor packages, direct orders and site prelims
• Measuring and taking off builder’s quants for the supply of materials and subcontract packages of works.  Preparation of subcontract packages
• Obtaining quotations and placing formal subcontractor orders
• Processing supplier and subcontractor payment request (Review and scrutiny of subcontractor applications, variations, take-offs and check measures, reconciling order values and instructed works and updating and forecast final accounts)
• Achieving best value and companywide buying
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with the site management team, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Maintaining accurate records on projects, ensuring communication is maintained with all concerned parties.
• Providing cost updates tracked against budgets and cash forecasts for the project
• Preparation of supporting information for monthly valuations to the client
• Any other duties to support the business and project team

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 3-year prior experience within the construction industry
• We are considering both RICS qualified candidates and those working towards RICS qualifications
• This position would suit someone from a contracting background who is a confident negotiator and communicator.

PACKAGE:

• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications (Typical range £40,000 – 65,000)
• Career progression opportunities
• Travel expenses

 Please send us a CV and if successful someone will be in contact with you about the role