Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

A growing and well-established specialist fencing contractor is seeking an Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Dartford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a successful business with a turnover of approximately £7 million, delivering specialist perimeter security and fencing packages for some of the UK's leading Main Contractors and end-user clients.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of multiple projects across a varied portfolio including schools, data centres, commercial developments, industrial facilities, and public sector projects.

The Quantity Surveyor Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

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• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple fencing and perimeter security projects
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• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment
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• Monitoring, chasing and securing payments from clients
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• Identifying, pricing and recovering project variations
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• Producing monthly cost reports and WIP reports
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• Assisting with forecasting and cash flow management
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• Reviewing and administering JCT contracts
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• Managing subcontractor accounts where required
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• Supporting the commercial team in achieving project profitability targets
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• Attending project and client meetings when necessary
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• Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle
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The Quantity Surveyor

The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have:

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• A minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience
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• Experience working for a Main Contractor or Subcontractor
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• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
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• Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle
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• Excellent variation management and payment recovery skills
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• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
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• Good communication and negotiation abilities
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• A proactive and organised approach to workload management
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• Experience within fencing, perimeter security, groundworks or a related specialist subcontracting environment would be advantageous
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In Return?

The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:

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• Salary of £50,000+ depending on experience
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• Company car
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• Laptop and mobile phone
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• Long-term career progression opportunities
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• Stable pipeline of projects and repeat clients
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• Exposure to a diverse range of construction projects
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Office-based role with site visits as required
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If you are an Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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