Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for a new contract? An opportunity has been created for a Project QS to join a Civil Engineering Contractor to support the Commercial Manager on 3 sites across Exeter and Newton Abbott. With a large market share in the South West this company operate in a range of sectors with high levels of repeat business delivering some of the region’s most prestigious and innovative construction projects. Key Duties: Provide commercial input to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI's are exceeded. Preparation of monthly cost / value reports for area, together with review of results Production of commercial reports together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members. Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts. Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are received on time Key requirements for the role: QS related Degree or equivalent Professional Member of RICS or other. CSCS card Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel Experience in providing commercial support to design and consulting and/or highways contracts (especially under NEC 3 /4 forms) Experience of successful main contract management supporting Experience in supply chain procurement, management and accounting Experience within dispute resolution and avoidance Experience in commercial and financial budgeting and reporting Understands and promotes an inclusive working environment UK Driving licence Due to the nature of the projects the majority of the role will be site based with frequent travel between the Devon sites. To be considered for this role please apply or contact Laura Stephenson for more information