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Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor – West Scotland
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Fuel Card + benefits package
Cognisant is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a reputable housebuilder with a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential developments. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established Commercial team and contribute significantly to the financial success of multiple housing projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the financial performance of multiple residential developments
- Prepare and maintain:
- Site budgets
- Cost reports
- Bi-monthly CVRs (Cost Variance Reports)
- Appoint, manage, and negotiate with subcontractors to achieve best value
- Process subcontractor valuations and payments efficiently, resolving any commercial disputes
- Monitor project costs and provide accurate financial reporting to senior management
- Set up and manage project budgets within COINS, forecasting profitability and financial performance
- Collaborate closely with Construction, Sales, Customer Care, and Finance teams to support project delivery
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- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline
- Prior experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK residential housebuilding sector
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
For further details or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Nick Bett, Consultant, Cognisant Email: nick@cognisantsearch.com Phone: 07869 17551
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