Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

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