Description

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work for a high successful main contractor based in Glasgow. The company specialise in new build, refurb and fit out projects up to £7 million, across the Central Belt. Sectors include industrial, commercial, education, healthcare and retail. Your duties as Quantity Surveyor will include: * To liaise with senior management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues. * To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation. * To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time. * To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales. * To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same. * To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same. * To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained * To ensure that monthly meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage. * To ensure that quotations for additional works are accurate and received on time. * To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance. * Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company’s interests. * To assist the site management team, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget. Applications for the role of Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with: * Minimum of HND Quantity Surveying * Minimum of 3 years experience working for another building contractor * Ability to run projects up to at least £1 million in value * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent analytical & problem solving skills All applications received will be on a confidential basis and I would be more than happy to discuss the company and opportunity with you in more detail