Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor in the Oxfordshire area. Working on a variety of high end residential, heritage and commercial projects and managing all the financial aspects.

• Assisting the project team in the pricing, recording and accounting for variations across multiple projects.
• Responsibility for accuracy of VAT assessments/calculations and long-term secured cashflow documents.
• Managing the handover from estimator of financial information.
• Agreeing package composition, setting and overseeing buying targets.
• Directing the rebid process/pursue commercial package negotiations.
• Producing initial CVR/buying report for each package and prepare relevant documentation.
• Leading financial sections for post tender interviews and pre-order meetings.
• Carrying out financial checks on subcontractors, agreeing detailed T&Cs and preliminaries set-up cost.
• Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts, CVRs, progress report financials.
• Report project cash position (to CM), ensuring up to date PQS/client cost report.
• Monitor and control materials and sundries purchase, negotiating rates, terms and place orders for major materials packages.
• Responsibility for payment schedule, monthly valuations with PQS, monthly valuations with subcontractors and invoice sign off.
• Maintaining VO schedule, ensuring prompt agreement with all relevant parties and highlighting risk to project programme.
• Responsibility for insurance and renewals, including timely warranty procurement.

• Preferably you will have a relevant degree level qualification and direct QS experience. A full driving licence is also required.
• Strong practical, logical, and methodical approach thinking and problem solving.
• Knowledge of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings, in particular heritage residential properties.
• Proven experience of managing building costs.
• Experience of working with contractors and negotiating contracts to requirements.
• Experience of health and safety management.
• Experience of managing and monitoring a budget and providing required reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to negotiate and influence.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and trades.
• Knowledge of budget planning and costings.
• Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Office package).
• Knowledge of building contracts (including JCT products) and tendering procedures.
• Experience in creating Bill of Quantities and Schedules of Works.

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.
• Informal dress code.
• Company pension contributions.
• Onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Lively company social calendar.