Building Surveyor (Commercial)

GBRS are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor and a Quantity Surveyor to assist our leading client in the Bristol area. As a Quantity Surveyor , your main duties will include: Overseeing and monitoring the costs incurred during construction projects ensuring that the project achieves the budgeted profit. Youll build strong internal relationships as well as with clients and suppliers that reflect our reputation for high-quality products and services. Safety, Health and Environment Visibly lead the culture of health, safety and environmental protection through safety excellence and ensuring that we meet statutory obligations and industry standards to minimise risk, prevent incidents and protect the business. Project Budgets Review the program and prepare internal budgets for the monitoring of revenue and costs throughout the project so that any variances can be quickly identified. Cashflow Preparation Prepare the project cashflow, providing to clients when required, so that there is visibility of cash requirements across the company. Contract Review Review contracts and collateral warranties, raising queries with the client, taking legal/insurer advice as required. Valuation Complete valuations for completed works, liaising and agreeing with the Contractor QS, for robust and accurate payment applications that are paid in full by the client. Payment Management Manage the payment process for construction projects including negotiating payment terms, applications for payments and preparation of final accounts. Risk Analysis Identify any risks around the likelihood of a cost variation, raising internally or with the client, as appropriate. Variations Provide the clients with prices for variations to contract, with the support of cost planners when complex, ensuring appropriate payment for additional work. Sub-Contractor Management Source and manage the procurement, scope of works and payment of sub-contractors as required. Reporting Complete monthly applications reports, and other progress/financial reports required by the client or the company. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor , you will do all of the above plus the below: Youll oversee and monitor the costs incurred during their roofing construction projects, ensuring each project achieves the budgeted profit. Youll ensure applications for payment are robust, accurate and timely to ensure financial strength continues. Youll build strong internal relationships with our Contracts, Finance and Commercial teams as well as with clients and suppliers to ensure completion of high-quality roofing projects Attend site meetings to ensure project progress is in line with cost estimates Hold regular 1:1s to set objectives, with mid and end of year reviews to assess performance against those objective. Attend Senior Management meetings weekly to set the workload for short-, medium- & long-term goals and fulfil reporting duties required. The skills and qualifications required (QS Role): A degree in Quantity Surveying or commercial management accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). If your degree is in a different area, youll have done a RICS accredited postgraduate conversion course. Desirable: – MRICS membership, project management qualification If your degree is in a different area, youll have done a RICS accredited postgraduate conversion course. You must have a strong knowledge of construction materials and methods and can demonstrate proficiency in cost estimating and project cost control software Desirable: – MRICS membership, project management qualification (e.g. Prince 2), minimum 3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor. If you would like to be considered for either of these roles, please apply online with your CV or call the GBRS office ….