Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Head Office in Romford
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Aston Group is a leading Building Services and Facilities Management company for commercial and residential clients. We are an established, family run, privately owned business that has been setting standards for efficiency, innovation, and quality since 1964.
The Role
As our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for providing commercial support including assisting in developing commercial strategy for specific projects by.
You will be expected to:
- Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects, considering materials, labour, and other related expenses.
- Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and work closely with project managers to ensure financial targets are met.
- Contract Administration: Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are favourable and align with project requirements. Provide contractual advice to project teams.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and uncertainties related to cost factors and propose effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Quantity Take-off: Conduct thorough quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities to support accurate project cost planning.
- Value Engineering: Collaborate with project teams to identify value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or project objectives.
- Cost Reporting: Generate regular reports on project costs, providing insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Variation Analysis: Assess and manage variations to the contract, ensuring proper documentation and negotiation of changes.
Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 17:00 pm.
The Candidate
To be considered for our Quantity Surveyor role, you will have the following skills and experience:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Membership in a relevant professional body is an advantage.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
- Knowledge of M & E systems and installations.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and relevant legislation.
Skills
- Proficiency in relevant software tools, such as cost estimation and project management software.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working
relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- To be able to work as part of a team
- It is a requirement that a valid full clean driving licence is maintained.
Benefits:
- 22 days holiday per year in addition to Holidays and Birthday Off after one year of service
- Pension with 4% salary sacrifice scheme and employer contribution
- Death in Service benefit of 4 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye Care Vouchers
If you feel you have the skills for the Quantity Surveyor, please apply now!
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Experienced QS, Experienced Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Managing QS, experienced project cost controller, Mechanical Quantity surveyor will also be considered for this role.
