Career Opportunity

The Martin Group are now offering an experienced Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to join our expanding construction and development team.

The core purpose of this role is to understand, quantify, budget and manage the costs of construction projects, while achieving the required legal standards, statutory regulations and Company quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Pricing or forecasting costs of materials needed for a project
• Preparing tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• Identify commercial risks and develop appropriate plans
• Appointment of contracts, sub-contracts and valuations, agreeing the scope of services and allocation of work
• Monitoring progress and tracking changes on construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly
• Agreement and appointment of contracts, sub-contracts including valuations
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders such as site managers, project managers and site engineers
• Detailed and summary report information as required to the Construction Director, and other key stakeholders

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ recent relevant experience
• Strong construction experience and knowledge
• Demonstrable ability to read, review and understand drawings
• Demonstrable ability to do take offs from drawings
• Qualifications in a relevant discipline may be advantageous

Job Related Skills

• Excellent, communication and relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail and methodical work ethic
• Ability to use initiative confidently as well as willing to increase knowledge and personal development
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a busy environment
• Professional level verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and IT skills, and the ability to learn specialised software

Applications should be made by submitting a recent CV to info@martin-group.co.uk