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Job Title:  Senior Quantity Surveyor                                                  

Location: Taunton                               

Salary:    To be negotiated                     

Hours of Work: 40 Hours Monday – Friday                  

Type:  Permanent                                      

Start Date:  01/12/2024       

An established Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor based in Taunton is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who specializes in groundworks to join their team.

Duties

Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, and overheads.
Monitor project expenditures and implement cost control measures to maintain budgetary compliance.
Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of proposed projects from a financial perspective.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate pricing and timely delivery of materials.
Prepare tender documents and assist in the evaluation of bids from contractors.
Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects, including invoices and payments.
Provide regular reports on project costs and forecasts to management and stakeholders.
Assist in resolving any disputes related to costs or contracts during the project execution phase.

It is essential or preferrable that you have the following experience, qualifications or skills;

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the house building sector is preferred.
Strong knowledge of cost control principles and practices.
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
Proficient in using quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

This client offers:

Company pension
Free parking

About the Client

Our client is an established Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractors based in Taunton. They specialise predominantly in residential development with projects from £200,000 up to circa £(phone number removed) within Somerset, Devon and North Cornwall. In addition to residential development they also cover all other fields of groundwork from small off site projects requiring street work certification to specialised civil engineering. 

Next Steps:

Please apply to this role through this advert.  

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in the Midlands.

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed))