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Role: Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 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'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 ‘take off’ 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. 

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