Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

Due to our recent success, we have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate level Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic construction team.

This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and build upon their existing experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

To manage the commercial aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. This will include managing and maximising the financial performance of each project including margin and cashflow.

• Provide sound commercial advice and negotiation skills to maximise the potential profit for each individual project.
• Produce detailed procurement schedules for key subcontractors and suppliers liaising with the Contracts Manager on key dates that orders need to be placed.
• Prepare and send out detailed enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers to maximise potential.
• Negotiate and place official orders with Subcontractors and Suppliers.
• Manage supply chain orders and financial accounts including variations and valuations.
• Maintain a detailed record of any changes to the tendered design or works on site for the purpose of variations and extra’s. Price additional works and obtain written permissions and instructions prior to proceeding.
• Undertake weekly and monthly meetings with client's representatives to ascertain progress on site, variations, monthly valuations and provide any other additional reports required to meet the clients expectations.
• Manage the conditions of contract which Mountjoy are appointed on. For example extension of time claims, LAD’s, Practical Completion, Making Good Defects, Payment Terms and Insurances. Mitigate any potential issues which might put Mountjoy at risk.
• Prepare detailed monthly reports including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) on all projects, cash flow forecast, contractual matters and forecast on financial out-turn.
• Assist with any potential business opportunities to ensure invitation to bid for the estimating department.
• Support and mentor our Degree Apprentice QS’s through their journey to qualification.
• Assist the Senior Quantity Surveyors in achieving team outcomes on larger projects.

• 5 years post qualification experience of financial management of construction projects with a high rate of return.
• Experience should cover projects across a number of sectors including non-housing new build and refurbishment.
• A sound knowledge of JCT and NEC suites of contracts.
• The use of relevant computer software.

• HNC or Degree Qualified in a relevant discipline.