Quantity Surveyor

THE COMPANY We are proud to be working alongside Lyndon SGB, the UK's largest scaffolding and access solutions provider. Working on some of the country's most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, Lyndon SGB are proud to be playing part in 'Building Britain' whilst working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector. THE ROLE We are searching for an experienced Scaffolding Quantity Surveyor based out of the company's Birmingham Branch. JOB PURPOSE As Quantity Surveyor you work with the wider team to ensure the profitability of allocated projects. You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management on projects including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration contracts. KEY RESULT AREAS * Provide QS support for all projects within the Midlands region * Attend customer meetings * Understanding of current and new contracts within the Midlands region * Highlight and mitigate risks on Midlands projects RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Working with the commercial, operations and in-house Design Team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget * Assist in the preparation of initial budgets and cost plans * Support the preparation of tender packages, analyse and compare on quotations received, make recommendations for appointment * Complete sub-contract documentation in accordance with company procedures * Manage work packages from appointment through to final account including certifying payments and issuing the appropriate notices as required by the sub-contract * Monitoring works packages against budget, assessing variation claims and preparing reports for Client * Submitting timely requests for payment, agreement of these with Client's representative where appropriate and ensuring payments are received in accordance with agreed timescales * Monitoring project progress (in conjunction with Contracts Manager) and issuing appropriate notices to Client * Internal cost reporting * Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals * Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently * Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate * Support and promote a team culture and company values KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal - Responsible to Regional Manager. Liaising closely with colleagues in commerical, business development, design and operations teams. External - Key customer contacts EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * Experience as a Scaffolding Quantity Surveyor. * Exposure working on major projects for Tier 1 / Tier 2 Main Contractors. * Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar would be advantageous however not essential. * UK Driving license