Quantity Surveyor

About the Company My client, a contractor specialising in high-end residential new builds and refurbishments, is seeking a Project Surveyor to be based at their head office with regular site visits. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction of a £35m country estate, including a new-build manor house, the refurbishment of existing buildings, and associated infrastructure. About the Role As Quantity Surveyor you will be working within & assisting the commercial & construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, to maximise commercial returns & manage risk. Responsibilities * Implement commercial strategy * Support the SQS & MQS commercial functions, assisting with & taking responsibility for: * Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/cs, negotiation & finalise s/c orders, financial & commercial management of s/cs to Final Account completion. * Site records & document control * Site measurement records * Assisting in the preparation of forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations * Valuations * Prepare variations with adequate records & details, agree as works progress * Update projected Final Account, prepare & submit in a timely manner * Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge site management team * Maintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlement * CVR - Be actively involved in & understand the process, maintain independent view * Risk/opportunity - Review & consider * Insurances/warranties - Develop understanding * Cash management - Be aware & be actively involved to ensure good cash management * Tender - Support as required * Manage & oversee AQS & TQS, checking & taking responsibility for their work * Involvement with & take some responsibility for: Maintaining site records, control documents Qualifications Qauntity Surveying Degree essential. Required Skills * Ability to effectively utilise a range of technology platforms * Ideally the right candidate will have high end residential experience. * Be fully conversant with the use of the Standard Method of Measurement * Demonstrate ownership/commercial awareness * Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills Salary range £50,000 - £75,000 + Package dependant on experience