Solution47 Recruitment is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator for our client in Letchworth.

The role of a Quantity Surveyor is to carry out surveying duties on various residential sites, to include the preparation of budgets, estimates and sub-contract enquiries and the measurement and valuation of interim and final accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

To carry out surveying duties on residential sites to include:

* Prepare tender and contract documents, as agreed with the Construction Director;

* Prepare and analyse costings for tenders;

* Chair pre-order meetings with sub-contractors and Site Teams;

* Produce and issue orders for work to sub-contractors;

* Prepare budgets for all aspects of project construction;

* Value completed work and arrange payments;

* Present monthly Cost variance performance to the Construction Director;

* Make regular visit to sites to ensure costs are controlled, subcontractors are managed and quality is upheld;

* Pro-actively manage sub-contractor accounts;

* Procure new sub-contractors for tender opportunities;

* Perform cost control for risk and value management;

* Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;

* Provide advice on contractual claims;

* Undertake cost analysis for ad hoc repair and maintenance project work;

* Support land acquisitions by providing cost information and risk analysis;

* Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;

* Understand the implications of health and safety regulations;

* Represent the company in a professional manner at all times;

* Liaise with clients relating to Housing Association matters and attend their meetings;

* Co-ordinate with the Sales Manager to ensure that appropriate support is given to achieving the company's sales targets;

* Ensure that the delivery and maintenance of the show areas are given appropriate attention in accordance with the requirement of the Sales Manager