Job description
Due to continued growth an exciting opportunity exists for a Quantity Surveyor to join our thriving North West Branch.
Business Overview
We are an employee-owned business where making it matter is integral to our business strategy. We offer affordable painting solutions, tailored to our clients’ requirements, no matter what the size or nature of the project. We breathe new life into buildings, enhancing people’s environments and are extremely passionate about customer care. With a strong commitment to Health and Safety, we are members of both the Painting & Decorating Association (PDA) and the Scottish Decorators Federation (SDF). Due to our staff possessing a wealth of experience of painting and commercial projects we have attained a very strong client base. We work with many blue-chip companies from sectors including: Education, Leisure, Facilities Management, Property Management, Retail, Manufacturing, New Build and Healthcare.
Main responsibilities:
- Measurement, evaluation & pricing of tenders
- Manage commercial aspects of projects from contract award through to final account
- CVR reporting & forecasting – ensure CVR’s are updated & reviewed on a weekly basis with Operations teams
- Supply chain procurement – ensure best value supply is sourced on all contracts
- Management and administration of sub-contractor accounts
- Producing and submitting applications for payment and invoices
- Measurement, pricing and valuation of post contract variations to maximise profitability
- Cash collection – ensure prompt payment of all invoices
- Agreement of Final Accounts timeously
- Reporting of monthly accounts in line with forecasts
Knowledge/Experience required
- Previous experience of painting projects is essential
- Experience in commercial management
- Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and forecasting
- Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative
- Excellent time management skills, with ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 33 holidays including public holidays
- Opportunity to earn a bonus dependant on performance
- Car allowance
- Pension contributions
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Experience:
- surveying: 3 years plus (essential)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (essential)
- Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team
- Strong links with operational staff and delivery of projects from a resource perspective
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
