Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

A growing and well-established specialist fencing contractor is seeking an Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Dartford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a successful business with a turnover of approximately £7 million, delivering specialist perimeter security and fencing packages for some of the UK's leading Main Contractors and end-user clients.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of multiple projects across a varied portfolio including schools, data centres, commercial developments, industrial facilities, and public sector projects.

The Quantity Surveyor Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

Managing the commercial aspects of multiple fencing and perimeter security projects
Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment
Monitoring, chasing and securing payments from clients
Identifying, pricing and recovering project variations
Producing monthly cost reports and WIP reports
Assisting with forecasting and cash flow management
Reviewing and administering JCT contracts
Managing subcontractor accounts where required
Supporting the commercial team in achieving project profitability targets
Attending project and client meetings when necessary
Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle

The Quantity Surveyor

The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have:

A minimum of 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience
Experience working for a Main Contractor or Subcontractor
Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle
Excellent variation management and payment recovery skills
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Good communication and negotiation abilities
A proactive and organised approach to workload management

Experience with in fencing, perimeter security, groundworks or a related specialist subcontracting environment would be advantageous

In Return?

The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:

Salary of £50,000+ depending on experience
Company car
Laptop and mobile phone
Long-term career progression opportunities
Stable pipeline of projects and repeat clients
Exposure to a diverse range of construction projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Office-based role with site visits as required

If you are an Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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