Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Glossop

Salary: £40,000-£42,000 PA

Job type: Full time. 40 Hours per week or otherwise as necessary. Core hours of 10am to 3pm Mon-Fri.

About the company:

UDC are a unique and forward-thinking dynamic property consultancy and construction group. We pride ourselves on doing things differently and on nurturing our client’s visions, shaping them and delivering them efficiently, effectively and with a minimum of stress and hassle. We leave nothing to chance and deliver ‘end-to-end’ to ensure satisfaction upon delivery of the finished product. We do so in a flexible manner aligned to our client’s needs and often unique to each individual project. Our clients want to work with us and us with them because we mutually recognise the benefit of strong / collaborative relationships, and because our unique offering is valued and desirable.

We work nationwide and across all sectors, delivering property solutions for all.

Why UDC:

We recognise that our team is the key to our success. We develop and support our team to live and breathe our vision and we do that by ensuring they are part of it. We evolve to best support our clients and to thrive in a competitive and ever- changing market and do so to create opportunity for our team.

You will be given ownership of your own progression and the ability to be proud of your daily achievements – seeing your vision become a reality.

We expect you to invest in UDC, and in return UDC will invest in you.

The Role:

UDC are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our vibrant team of construction professionals. You will be working under our Operations Director and Project Portfolio Manager and will undertake as follows:-

1. Management of approved contractor list inclusive of sending out new application forms, evaluating responses and maintaining key data.
2. Prepare outline and detailed budget estimates for projects – updating at key stages.
3. Take on and manage NBS Chorus inclusive of Preliminary and Schedule of Work templates – keeping all clauses up to date. Preparing project specific specifications.
4. Prepare tender packages inclusive of all associated documents.
5. Distribute tenders, deal with tender queries, issue addendums.
6. Receive tenders, analyse, evaluate and prepare tender reports including recommendations.
7. Draft contracts inc appendices.
8. Act as Contract Administrator under JCT & NEC forms of contract including:-
   1. Valuation and issue of instructions
   2. Prepare and evaluate contractual claims
   3. Responsibility for cost control & regular reporting to a high level of accuracy
   4. Interim Valuations
   5. Contract notices
   6. Agreeing Final Accounts
   7. Dealing with Contractual Disputes
9. Attending contract and client meetings, chairing where necessary and taking / recording minutes.
10. Preparation and service of contractual documentation
11. Establish and maintain good client relationships
12. Drive new enquiries and business into the practice
13. Supporting the sales / tender process for new business

Required Skills:

1. Formal relevant qualification
2. Construction knowledge and experience
3. Discipline & diligence
4. Ability to thrive as part of a collaborative and award-winning team environment, but also have the confidence and experience to work alone and make key commercial decisions on a day-to-day basis without direct supervision
5. High level of organisation and ability to manage own time effectively
6. Flexibility and drive to deliver solutions in the most efficient & effective manner
7. Attention to detail and presentation of published materials
8. Ability to positively influence colleagues and wider stakeholders
9. Effective communication skills both written & verbal
10. Competency in the use of Microsoft Office, NBS Chorus and Excel
11. Full UK Driving Licence
12. Responsibility for project profitability in respect of professional services

Experience Required:

1. Surveying & undertaking valuation inspections
2. Contract Administration (min 2 years)
3. Execution of Contracts
4. Dispute resolution

Desirable Skills:

1. Project Management training and / or experience
2. Experience in a similar role
3. MRICS Qualification

Benefits:

• Training and Support
• Scope to Innovate
• Run with ideas
• Being part of a team of highly qualified, experienced and driven individuals who want to make a difference
• Laptop & Mobile Telephone
• Pension Scheme
• Access to Company Medical Policy
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates may have experience or relevant job titles of; Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Managing QS, Estimator, Experienced Estimator, Sales Estimator, Bids and Tenders, Project Surveyor, Network, Budgeting may also apply for this role.