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Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – Permanent Opportunity, Inverness

Your new company
In your new position as a Quantity Surveyor you will be joining a contractor with offices based in the Inverness area. Working across construction and civil engineering you will be joining an established firm. Joining on a permanent vacancy as a Quantity Surveyor, you will be paid a competitive annual salary + package.
Your new role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for p reparing and analysing project costings, budgets and tenders. You will n egotiate contracts and work schedules with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the best value in line with the goals of the project. You will m onitor and control costs and risks throughout the project lifecycle. Your day-to-day duties will include working in partnership with the site management team, l iaising with clients, architects, engineers and other stakeholders as part of project reviews and problem-solving. A large part of your role will l involve p reparing and submitting reports, invoices and processing payments. You will also provide project support by a dvising on procurement, legal and regulatory issues.

What you’ll need to succeed
Ideally you will be qualified with a degree or equivalent qualification in quantity surveying or a related discipline. Applicants with HNC/ HND and relevant experience will also be considered. You must have a t least 2 years of relevant experience in the construction industry. You must have e xcellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills. System knowledge and p roficiency in MS Office and relevant software applications would also be essential to be able to analyse the data and compile the required reports. You must also hold a valid UK driving licence as you will be required to travel to sites and client meetings.
What you’ll get in return
If successful in the application process you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package. This would include a company car, or car allowance, pension and performance-based bonus. You will become part of a supportive and dynamic work environment where you will experience o pportunities for professional development and career progression. Joining an established contractor in the Highlands, you will have job security and work on a range of interesting projects.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Julie at Hays on .
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