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Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks/Civils)

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Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks/Civils)
Taunton
£80,000 to £100,000 + Company Car + Fuel Card + Progression
Are you a Quantity Surveyor with a background in groundworks or civils who is commutable to the Taunton area looking to join a close-knit family run Groundworks contractor who offers competitive salary and has great opportunities for progression?
Do you want to join a fast growing family run Groundworks and civils contractor that looks after their staff, offers a great package with a competitive salary and gives you the opportunity to progress with the company all the way to directorship?
In this role the successful quantity surveyor would be in charge of:
- Detailed cost estimates
- Collaboration with engineers
- Regular reports on projects and forecasts
- Assist in resolving any disputes related to cost and contracts as well as preparing tendering documents
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This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with a background in the civil or groundworks industry looking for a new challenge within a growing family run company where you will be the go-to technical expert for Quantity Surveying.
The role:
- Primarily office based with some hybrid flexibility
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, and overheads.
- Assist in resolving any disputes related to costs or contracts during the project execution phase.
- Prepare tender documents and assist in the evaluation of bids from contractors.
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects
The Person:
- Quantity Surveyor with a background in Civils or groundworks
- Commutable to Taunton
- Full UK driving license


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Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, Groundworks, Civils, House building, Civil Engineer, Estimator, Tendering, Construction, Materials, project, expenditure, Taunton, South West
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