Quantity Surveyor

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.

• 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.

• 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