Managing Quantity Surveyor / UK

A long established contracting company are now looking to recruit a commercially astute and talented Managing Quantity Surveyor.
 
This position demands a conscientious individual from a contracting background, who must demonstrate strong commercial skills and business acumen.
 
The MQS will have:
 

• Time served as MQS.
• Proven commercial track record and experience of managing a team of surveyors in a main contracting environment.
• Multi sector experience (ideally Housing, Education, Industrial, Health, – Private sector and Public sector)
• Solid JCT suite of contracts experience. (experience of claims preparation an advantage)
• Strong Cash management experience along with High level of knowledge of Construction act payment timetable / payment certs.
• Ability to review in detail contracts, orders and payments in a timely manner.
• Detailed D&B experience / High level of Design & Build exp inc 2 stage tenders.
• Experience of detailed CVR reporting and taking an active and questioning role in project reviews
• Ability to set tasks and ensure compliance within team
• Ability to drive through Value Engineering to improve bottom line whilst adhering to Employers requirements.
• Experience of pre-construction cost management and pricing.
• Main Contractor Background -Stable work history with sustained periods at previous Employers
• New Build / New build / refurb experience (Not Decent Homes, Kitchens / bathrooms, maintenance etc)
• Technically knowledgeable on most general construction methods, including modern methods of construction, steel frame, concrete frame, timber frame etc.
• Ability to report effectively Internally & Externally (knowledge of evision or similar an advantage)
• High level of experience of managing timely procurement process on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to galvanise and bring together teams whether commercial or operational and ensure the Team ethos is promoted at all times.
• High level of ambition and drive yet fully grounded to carry out MQS role in detail to build and improve team and develop succession planning over a number of years.
• Highly safety conscious to ensure safety is enshrined in all commercial processes.

 
The role is to join a growing team, with good pipeline. Division will be £30 million turnover within a broader business.
 
The package on offer comprises of a generous basic salary complemented by a car allowance.