Contracts Manager ​/ QS

Thorn Baker has teamed up with a family-run company who over the past 25 years have gained a reputation for creating the highest quality bespoke and traditional constructions in and around the Cotswolds and are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager to join their team.
They combine the team's extensive knowledge and dedication with the skills of highly experienced local tradesmen to look after every aspect of the development, including the attainment of planning permissions and building regulations approval and use their wealth of experience to advise on innovative design ideas.

• Largely QS duties with some contracts management
• Ensure weekly and monthly payments are processed efficiently, any disputed items are resolved, allowing site works to proceed unhindered and give an accurate picture of site financial status.
• Produce site valuations and present to the Board of Directors
• Liaise with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently.
• Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group's Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety.
• Mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility.
• Aid the Manager when making key business decisions and attend regular regional meetings as the relevant subject exper

• Strong Communicator
• Ability to focus on multiple projects at different stages of development.
• Exceptional project and time management skills
• Organised and Proactive

• Minimum of HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management
• At least 3 years' relevant experience within the last 8 years.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with using COINS is desired
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive Salary up to £70,000
• Private pension
• Flexible working from home and hours
• Positive and friendly working environment