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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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Indeed Listing

Contact: recruitment@castlemeadgroup.co.uk

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