Elvet Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a main contractor for an exciting opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team working on remediation and water infrastructure frameworks.

The contractor has a big name in the industry for delivering quality results for clients across the UK. They are looking to add to the team with the addition of a Managing Quantity Surveyor to overlook the Gaforth, Sheffield and Hartlepool offices for the time being.

This is a hybrid role with the opporunity to work from home.

Responsibilities:

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the Commercial Manager to:

* To liaise with the operational management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues on allocated projects.

* To manage and maintain accurate financial and commercial control systems.

* To manage 12 more junior members off staff across 3 different offices.

* To ensure all allocated projects produce an accurate monthly Cost/Value Reconciliation.

* To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time.

* To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.

* To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.

* To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same.

* To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.

* To ensure that monthly meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage.

* To assist with estimating as and when required.

* To ensure that quotations for additional works are accurate and received on time.

Requirements:

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent

* CSCS card

* IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email

* Verbal and written communication skills

* Basic Health & Safety skills

* Budget compilation and management

* Analytical & problem-solving skills

* Ability to chair meetings

* Negotiating skills

* Objective setting

* Management experience