Quantity Surveyor
structural steelwork, steel fabrications and architectural metalwork.
Permanent
Sittingbourne
Salary Depending on Exp

‘MUST COME FROM A STEEL BACKGROUND AND METAL FABRICATIONS INDUSTRY.
Only Local Candidates apply

Company Description
Our Client has steadily grown becoming an established metal fabrication company operating in the general construction industry and specialising in the rail (overground and underground) sector.
Their product range includes structural steelwork, architectural metalwork (Including feature staircases and balustrading), general steelwork refurbishment and repair works to structures.
All works are bespoke, and to meet client requirements, we pride ourselves on a high level of project management, including close collaboration from the initial design phase, to develop design intents into workable solutions.
Due to an increasing order book, we are seeking pro-active individuals with suitable experience in the steel industry to join our project teams based at our Sittingbourne, Kent works.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

- Control of all day to day commercial and contractual aspects of large design and build projects.
- Ensure that return on resources employed is maximised.
- Prepare, submit and agree valuations.
- Prepare commercial reports for review.
- Ensure accurate commercial records are maintained of onsite activities.
- Attend internal and external project meetings, provide solid commercial and cost advice at these meetings.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure the project objectives are met.
- Understand the construction process and provide value engineering opportunities.
- Maintain and develop professional relationships with the client, to help future business development.
- Assist with estimates / tenders.

Candidate Requirements:

- BSc or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction / commercial related subject.
- Industry experience in the role of Quantity Surveyor.
- Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Detailed knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT & NEC 3.
- Excellent IT and numeracy skills.
- Excellent time management.

Salary:

Negotiable depending upon experience within approx £40,000 to £50,000 plus bonus, and pension. The position is based in Sittingbourne, Kent and there will be a need for regular visits to London and throughout the South East.