Quantity Surveyor - Painting

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Welwyn Garden City to deliver Painting/Maintenance projects in social housing properties on a brand new, long term contract.

We are looking for a proven commercial professional ideally with experience in social housing refurbishment programmes, ideally with knowledge of passive fire protection programmes with a comprehensive commercial understanding of subcontractor procurement and cost management, the CVR process as well as excellent client relationship skills.

As the Quantity Surveyor for our client, some of your responsibilities will include:
• Control all expenditure
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts
• On-boarding of Sub contractors/suppliers
• Ensuring value for money & financial assessments
• Manage day to day cost control & monitoring & reporting
• Process Sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice
• Attend project & company related meetings
• Ensure timely cash flow management
• Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients & customers

Essential Quantity Surveyor Experience:
• Degree or other technical qualification
• Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor
• Strong commercial awareness
• Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget
• Contractual awareness
• Negotiating, communication & presentation skills
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management

Quantity Surveyor Salary and Benefits:You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. You will be part of an ambitious, and successful business who offer the opportunity to develop and grow with the company