An outstanding salary package is now on offer for a mechanical or electrical Quantity Surveyor to take the lead role on a prestigious new-build project valued at 5 million.

Our client is riding on the wave of two shrewd acquisitions launching it to pole-position in the race for the most prestigious M&E contracts in the Southwest and London.

An outstanding salary package is now on offer for a mechanical or electrical Quantity Surveyor to take the lead role on a prestigious new-build project valued at 5 million. Our client is riding on the wave of two shrewd acquisitions launching it to pole-position in the race for the most prestigious M&E contracts in the Southwest and London. After taking on a huge London presence overnight our client is now looking to develop and consolidate the huge network of contracts acquired through this shrewd purchase. Immediate signs of success have been recorded in the increase over the last few months in turnover, partnered to excellent return on this growth in net profits, and a high retention of the staff joining the company via the buyout. On acquiring what amounts to a doubling of turnover, The MD was advised to make redundancies and to look for cost saving measures to steady the ship. However, against this advice the decision was taken to go out and win new work, build on and develop existing business relationships, and provide the work to sustain all the existing employees with no forced redundancies. This positive attitude to the people that make the company what it is has generated excellent loyalty and retained what is the asset of any building services company its talented employees. The company is enjoying around 7% profit on jobs overall and this will give the employees a welcome bonus for the year-end.

Commercially responsible for a project or a number of smaller projects All Quantity Surveying duties including measurement & valuation Preparation of interim valuations and applications Interim administration and settlement preparation of sub-contractors accounts Assist in the preparation of loss and expense accounts Advise project team on contractual implications as encountered and provide advice accordingly Discuss/negotiate with the Clients representative or other members of the professional team Participate in risk/opportunity project workshops Prepare/assist in the production of contract review reports Prepare/assist in the production of management account information Assist the all aspects of the pre-start project works, procurement, etc Assist/establish from award of contact the most economical method of construction Identify change; follow change control procedures and processes to ensure recovery Ensure that the contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement Assist generally in the operations of the business.

Quantity Surveyor reporting to: commercial manager and management team To maximise the financial effectiveness and profitability of the business, to ensure that the project(s) and business profit objectives are met and that cash is managed to maximise cash performance

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