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Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Sector: Construction, House Building, Residential 

An opportunity has arisen for a committed Quantity surveyor to join an award-winning family run Construction company in their office in Exeter. The company are looking for a skilled individual who can communicate effectively both up and down the chain of command ensuring the smooth running of projects and delivery of business KPI's. Management of financial and contractual matters is key whilst in keeping with the company core values to be reliable, open, trustworthy and a key contributor to the team dynamic.

This company excel in the following sectors: Residential, Education, Health, Commercial and Retirement.

Skills Required:

  • Commercial expertise and acumen required
  • Technical knowledge on construction process and the most cost effective solutions
  • Always consider risk and opportunity in every decision you make
  • Contractual knowledge to review and comply with project requirements, protecting the company's best interests at all times
  • Health and Safety knowledge and understanding, be able to spot and report issues
  • Read, understand and absorb key aspects of project and Contract requirements
  • Be able to communicate effectively on many levels to all stakeholders
  • Act professionally at all times
  • Prevent problems developing and resolve them quickly
  • Be able to use IT systems to support the requirements of your role
  • Have resilience
  • Effective time management skills
  • Uphold the company's Values at all times, promoting these behaviours to your teams

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 with long service
  • Life assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Parking (with electric car charging)
  • Bonus (based on exceeding financial targets)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health Screening
  • Green Commute initiative

Next Steps:

  • If shortlisted, you will be given a call from one of our consultants within 48hrs to discuss further.