Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor | Main Contractor | External Refurbishment | Essex | Permanent   I’m working with a growing main contractor who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor following a significant increase in secured workload.   The business has grown turnover by 45%, effectively moving a year ahead of its growth plan, and now has a substantial long-term order book through established local authority and housing association frameworks.   This is an opportunity for an ambitious QS to join a close-knit commercial team where there is plenty of support, but also genuine scope to take ownership, gain recognition and progress as the business grows.   The Role Commercial management of external refurbishment and roofing projects Managing approximately 2–5 live projects, depending on size Projects ranging from smaller works through to £10m Procurement and management of subcontract packages Valuations, variations, cost reporting and forecasting Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account Office-based with approximately 1–2 site visits per week  Current Workload Several c£3.5m external refurbishment projects Significant secured framework workload across social housing Long-term relationships with housing associations and local authorities  What they're looking for Quantity Surveyor with approximately 5–6 years' experience External refurbishment experience is key Roofing experience advantageous, but not essential Experience working across social housing / planned works beneficial Comfortable commercially managing multiple projects Energetic and ambitious – someone looking to progress rather than simply maintain their current level  The Business Circa £30m turnover, following 45% growth Long-term target to grow towards £60m turnover Significant secured order book and established framework relationships Structured commercial team including Commercial Manager, Senior QSs, Project QS, QSs and Trainee support Dedicated buying and document/commercial support functions Relaxed, non-corporate and close-knit office environment Clear reporting lines and opportunities to gain recognition as the company grows  Interested? Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)   No pressure, if it sounds like something worth exploring, get in touch for a confidential chat