Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Chorley, Lancashire

£50,000 - £60,000 + Car/Allowance + Package seen below

Commercial Refurbshment and Fit-out

Offices & Industrial Sectors

This is a unique position working for an Asset Management Business. It's a non-profit business essentially. What's great about this is it's not a corporate environment where you're being dragged across the coals because you're not winning or making money.

Construction and demolition are an integral part of the FI Real Estate Management business, set up to deliver our growing pipeline of new-build projects across the UK. FI Construction experts provide the knowledge and experience needed to meet the increasing market demand for new, high quality industrial and commercial space.

By working closely with our development teams, FI Construction is able to further enhance our industrial and other commercial offerings. We are in the process of building brand new units that will create attractive and desirable space for tenants of all types and sizes.

The Role

With a vast portfolio of commercial and industrial real estate spanning over 15 million sq ft and with an additional 4.5 million sq ft in the pipeline,

Self delivery of key packages such as ground works, steel and cladding
10 year clear pipeline of works
Growth within the company to progress to senior level
Supportive working environment
In house plant over a value of £(phone number removed)

Key Responsibilities:

An ability to understand and comply with Company Procedures
Achieve or exceed budgeted margin by looking for opportunities, alternative methods of completing the works and buying gains from S/C Procurement without compromise to relationships
Valuations are submitted in accordance with the conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the contracts cash position
Complete monthly CVR reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection
Administer the main contract conditions and identify and prepare timely contractual notices for all events
Price and agree all contract variations, in a timely manner whilst maximising their entitlement
Understand and demonstrate a good working knowledge of the contract at Preconstruction Stage
Procure supply chain orders in a timely manner that accurately reflect the scope works and administer same, accurately valuing, certifying and issuing relevant payment notices
Achieve timely final account agreement on client and supply chain accounts, whilst maintaining strong working relationships
Understand progress on site via site walks and liaising with Project Manager
Determine how progress will impact cost
Influence project decision making with cost advice
Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Commercial ManagerThe above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Key Requirements:

Degree qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 3+ years post-graduate experience.
Experience in construction or fit-out projects.
Experience managing all commercial aspects of projects independently.
Experience with JCT contracts (NEC experience is beneficial).
Strong ambition, motivation, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
Experience in estimating and pricing projects is preferred but not essential.
Excellent IT, commercial, and communication skills.
Ability to work within a busy team and under pressure.

The Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus, and car allowance, based on experience.
Rapid progression opportunities within a growing business.
Investment in training and development with a bespoke progression plan.
Support to achieve professional chartership (if applicable).
A positive and collaborative team environment