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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Castlemead Group Ltd, a Wrexham based construction company who have numerous sites across the region, are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to expand their commercial team.

The successful candidate will be required to have:

Experience of similar procurement roles within a small to medium construction company. This will be an essential requirement.
Experience of social housing/affordable developments an advantage.
The ability to quickly and efficiently assemble and evaluate construction tender packages.
Clear understanding of contractual obligations, breaches and remedies.
The ability to work without constant supervision using an inherent knowledge of the commercial aspects of the construction sector.
Natural self-motivation and interest in the success of the company and how the work they do feeds directly into that success.
Positive attitude to work and undertaking any other ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.
High standard of proficiency in oral and written communication.
Ability to communicate directly with both office staff, site-based staff, and Sub-Contractors
Qualified through relevant degree or experience

The Quantity Surveyor's main duties will be:

Assist in the production of accurate take offs for projects.
Prepare tender and contract documents, including any bills of quantities where needed.
Manage tender process to drive best value.
Identify appropriate Sub-Contractors for all aspects of works.
Produce and update procurement schedules for all projects.
Prepare and manage Sub-Contract/Material tender packages, and issue for pricing.
Ability to manage and evaluate Sub-Contract tender returns effectively.
Provide detailed analysis and tender comparisons for review.
Ability to support the purchasing department at times to procure building materials and plant hire, from a range of suppliers.
Preparation and negotiation of Sub-Contractor Contracts/Orders
Management of the day to day running Sub-Contractors (Insurance, CIS, Contacts).
Agreeing and issuing Sub-Contracts works if considered acceptable.
Liaise closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to record all variations, change requests and instructions.
Perform valuations on site for Sub-Contractors works completed.
Authorise Sub-Contractor and labour Only payments.
Assist in the financial appraisal of new opportunities.
Assist in the production of site budgets.
Review site and construction methods to achieve value engineering.
Undertake site visits when required
Managing various projects at dissimilar stages at any one time.