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Clements Young are an M&E recruitment specialist searching for an M&E QS or SQS to work on a large scale project in Reading on a long term basis.

You will play a key role in Mechanical & Electrical disciplines of building construction projects. Managing the costs from the early design plans, through to the Practical Completion & beyond and you will be responsible for securing the successful financial delivery of mechanical projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and managing variations and changes.

Key Responsibilities

* The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for securing the successful financial delivery of mechanical and electrical projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations and managing variations and changes.

* Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers and site staff.

* Maintain financial control of projects including monthly valuations, job costing reviews and final accounts.

* Follow up monthly valuations to make sure that payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions.

* Prepare on-time monthly valuations following site measurements and work-in-progress reviews.

* Complete and submit project documentation and correspondence within agreed Time Frames

* Report to Commercial Manager & Managing Director.

* Review and approve contracts ahead of signing – highlighting any potential issues, assumptions, and caveats.

* Develop and implement robust processes and controls to increase efficiency and improve performance.

* Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

* 3 years post qualification experience in a surveying role, preferably within a building construction environment.

* Exceptional IT literacy including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as cost value reporting procedures

* Experience in the JCT form of contract administration from a client and Sub-Contractor perspective

* Commercial awareness and astute sense of commercial risks posed

Desirable

* 5 years post qualification experience in a surveying role, preferably within a building construction environment