Quantity Surveyor

Our client is looking to expand their commercial team out of their Watford office. They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused Quantity Surveyor 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 . Ideally they are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc and especially estimating and measuring experience who enjoys being out with customers / client A background that can include QS aspects of Painting, Decoration and refurbishmenst is preferred though any experience inc brickwork or plastering or roofing , or new builds in terms of QS could have a crossover within this opportunity in their Painting Division could work for this .

Any experience in regards to QS in Painting is definitely worth highlighting ( when and where ) along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . The main points we are looking for are in reference to: o CVRs/Valuations o Estimating / Measuring and applying rates o Dealing with direct labour and timesheets o Schedules of Rates o Formal qualifications or surveyor training o Exposure to Painting/ Decorating £69,400 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share (last year 9.33% , private health, pension, life etc 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 .

They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. 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 you've 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 (9.33% 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 with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour…