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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client, a specialist in restoration and conservation construction projects, based in PE7, East Peterborough. Office or hybrid working to suit.

Working on multiple projects for this busy SME main contractor, as the primary contact for all live projects, QS duties will include:

* Commercial Project Management of costs and risks for construction on projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget

* Support estimating function with calculating the cost of materials, labour, and time for tenders

* Track costs throughout the project and create reports on profitability

* Advise on Contractual legal matters including risks and disputes

* Negotiate contracts and work schedules

* Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards

* Manage and issue variations

* Compile CVRs

* Prepare accounts for payment and settle final accounts

* Keep up to date with construction methods and materials

* Follow health and safety and building regulations

* Work closely with project managers, architects, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders

* Attend prestart and ongoing progress meetings on site

Projects typically within 2 hour commute of Peterborough.

Key skills & experience required for the Quantity Surveyor:

* Circa 5 years Quantity Surveyor/ Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS), QS/Estimator experience

* Main contractor experience, open to commercial or residential

* Confident and experienced in with client facing (architects, clients, contractors)

* Excellent planning, negotiation, problem solving and attention to detail skills

* Ability to build and maintain client relationships

* Excellent mathematical, analytical and logical skills

* Good grasp of Architectural Drawings/Details and be knowledgeable about the construction industry as whole

* Excellent IT skills (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)

Salary £60,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance

Benefits include 25 days holiday + company pension + free car parking

Working hours:Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week

Why this company?

Our client is a forward-thinking business, led by a proactive, talented, and experienced management team. Opportunities for career development as well as continuous training and personal development.

Great team & working environment