Quantity Surveyor : Dartford, Kent

Contract type: Freelance

Start date: November 2017

Salary: £300/day - £400/day

Randstad CPE contact: Matt Jasper



The Company:

An industry leading residential developer with expertise in building, infrastructure and development. They have a portfolio of prestigious developments, all of which have been delivered to the highest possible standard.

The Project:

A JCT design & build residential project consisting of 130 units in total. The company will consider applicants who are permanently based in the local area as well as Kent based candidates who are willing to split their time between the Head Office and site (3 days in Newport and 2 days at Head Office).

The Role:

As Quantity Surveyor you will be the lead QS reporting to a Commercial Manager. Your role will include but not be limited to:

* Manage commercial resources of the project to maximise margin through the placement of subcontractor contracts.
* Control subcontract packages from enquiry through to final account.
* Package management and change control.
* Regularly review with the team contractual risks and implement strategies to mitigate risk.
* Assessment of variations and valuations of subcontractor accounts.
* Authorise placement of contracts, materials and plant orders.
* Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quantity), negotiation, invoicing and payment of the supply chain.

About You

* You will have gained circa 10+ years experience, ideally working for a main/principal contractor.
* Have a solid level of education including a minimum of HND qualification (Quantity Surveying or Construction Management is desirable).
* The ability to work seamlessly with clients and the supply chain.
* Be able to control subcontract packages from enquiry through to final account.
* Strong IT literacy in Microsoft Office packages.
* Strong organisational skills with proven time management skills.

What to do next:

If you feel this role meets your expectations please click apply and upload your latest cv. If you are seeking a new role in the future please feel free to contact Randstad CPE's Maidstone branch for a confidential discussion where we can provide advice, assistance with training and update you on our latest vacancies.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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