An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client's exceptional team of professionals in Blackburn.

About the role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be tasked with analysing budgets and making improvements, reviewing plans and preparing quantity estimates, negotiating with various contractors and vendors, as well as building relationships with site managers.   Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements
• Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors
• Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents
• Advising managers on improvements and new strategies
• Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Measuring groundworks
• Booking in weekly contractors and matching to budgets
• Travelling from the office to various sites as required

About the rewards
In the role of Quantity Surveyor, the hours of work are 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.  There is a salary on offer of £45,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About you
To be successful for the role of Quantity Surveyor, you should have a methodical approach and superb interpersonal skills. Outstanding quantity surveyors are not only great at analysing costs, but they also know how to read people and tailor their negotiation strategies to ensure the best possible outcome.  Skills required are:

• Degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or similar is advantageous
• Construction estimating or finance experienced is advantageous
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Sound knowledge of construction
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize
• A valid driver's license
• Great networking abilities

About the company
Our client has been developing award-winning new homes in beautiful locations throughout the North-West for the last 16 years and they are proud of the attention and quality that goes into each and every one. Their structures meet the highest professional standards, and the exquisitely proportioned rooms are beautifully finished and decorated. 

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Quantity Surveyor on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!