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Quantity Surveyor

Employer
Hays Building
Location
Worcestershire
Salary
£250.00 - £300.00 per day
Closing date
21 Feb 2019

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Job position
Qualified / Chartered
Contract Type
Temporary / Contract
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
QS / Cost consultant

Job Details

Exciting Opportunity for 18 months of freelance QS work on listed building in Worcester.

Your new company
My client is a rapidly expanding national developer, applying established principles of intelligent design and quality construction through its wholly-owned subsidiaries specialising in high spec, high end residential and retirement living accommodation.

Your new role
The Quantity Surveyor's role is to manage the costs relating to this project from early design costs to final figures. The surveyor will seek to minimise the costs of the project and enhance value for money whilst ensuring that the project meets all legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations. You will be overseeing and managing the financial aspects on several Grade 2* Listed Buildings as well as new build elements. The buildings will form the heart of this Retirement Village and will provide 14 residential dwellings. Experience in refurbishment/conversion would be beneficial for this role.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Have worked with and understand the NHBC Standards.
  • Able to work alongside design consultants, including local authority governing bodies such as Building Control and Conservation Officers.
  • An understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines.
  • Be able to work closely with the Site Manager and assisting him/her on keeping to budget and or mitigating variations.
  • Suitable qualifications and experience with a good knowledge of construction.
  • Methodical way of thinking.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Good financial and numeracy management skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
  • The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
  • Computer literate, including having proficiency in excel, outlook and word.
  • The ability to conduct yourself always in a courteous and professional manner.




What you'll get in return
Competitive daily rate and 18 months freelance work on a very interesting listed building refurbishment project with many exciting challenges ahead.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Company Profile

Hays Construction and Property consultants have unparalleled recruiting expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the UK jobs market.

We are fully committed to finding job seekers the right job for the right reason. We place building specialists into every kind of position, including building, construction, architectural, project management, surveying and engineering jobs.

Our expert consultants offer a personalised recruitment service and will give you careers advice to ensure that you achieve your work ambitions.

Visit hays.co.uk for more information.

 

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