Quantity Surveyor Construction

Quantity Surveyor
Premier Forecourts and Construction is a privately owned company with an energetic and sociable team, we provide a range of specialist construction services for fuel forecourt projects, electrical vehicle (EV) charging installations, public sector, retail and commercial projects. Our extensive experience on varied construction projects means we can provide unique services including project management, installation, maintenance, servicing, refurbishment, rebranding, design planning and surfacing works, our clients include some of the most recognised blue chip companies in the UK.
Department: Commercial Office
Employment Type: Full-Time office based with occasional site visits throughout the UK
Experience: Two years building and Civils / recently qualified with BSC in Quantity Surveying
Compensation: Salary Band £45k+ plus £5,400 gross PA Car Allowance
What we’ll be asking you to do…
As a Quantity Surveyor with Premier Forecourts and Construction you will report to the Head of Commercial and work within a team of five. You will be responsible for delivering several jobs at any one time, liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals.
* Estimating for small schemes
* Submitting monthly valuations
* Negotiating Final Accounts
* Compile Cost Value Reports (CVR) updates, budgets and enquiries
* Responsible for controlling and updating Project Enquiry (P&E) Log
* Identification and submitting of fully built up variations
* Conduct financial checks on completed projects and check compliance with Premier policies and procedures
* Developing effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and members of the Maintenance and Contracts team
* Commercial reporting
* Responsible for achieving set individual and department Key Performance Indicators(KPI’s)
* Mentoring of Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyor
What we would like from you…
* Degree in Quantity Surveying
* Two years or more experience of building and civils
* Demonstrated knowledge of constructions and civil engineering principles
* Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate and control costs
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 packages and a developed understanding of construction industry software packages, in particular we use; Evaluate, Sage Construct & Procure
* A team-oriented individual that contributes at an operational level
* Supports the business in delivering its Vision, Mission, and Premier Values
What you can expect from us…
* A full-time permanent contract (40 hours per week)
* Discretional early finish each Friday
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, one day per year additional holiday (up to a maximum of 5 additional days)
* Salary Sacrifice Auto Enrollment Pension Scheme
* Health Care Cash Plan with Employee Assistance Programme**
* Retail Discounts**
* Death in Service Insurance
* Buy and sell holiday scheme
* Free hot and cold drinks
* Free office parking

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