Quantity Surveyor

Our client are expanding their commercial team out of their Tonbridge / Maidstone office. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can share in this growth ethos to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works to the public, private, residential and educational sector . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team.

The main points we are looking for are with reference to: o CVRs/Valuations o Live within easy travelling of the area o any experience within social housing / local authority o Dealing with direct labour and timesheets o Schedules of Rates o Formal qualifications or surveyor training o Any exposure to Painting/ Decorating is a bonus A driven, people-focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor, you'll join the dedicated commercial and operational team, which specialises in painting, decorating and associated planned refurbishment works in the South London and Kent areas.

You'll be working for clients across a variety of sectors including commercial property development, education and social housing. Painting background isn't essential Ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background especially in Painting, brickwork or plastering or roofing , or new builds in terms of QS could work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick .

£69,530 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share last year 9% , private health, pension, life etc The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so you really need to highlight any experience ( on your CV and the summary ) in these sectors or projects youve worked as this would be beneficial as well .

They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package:the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme.

Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role:
As a Quantity Surveyor , you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite and also liaise with direct labour at the client . We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our services covering into the retirement living, commercial and education sectors too.

Specifically, you will:
Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely…