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Waites Recruitmnt Consultancy are seeking a Associate QS/ Cost Manager for a client of a full time basis, based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to grow within a business as well as self development and growth

Title: Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

Location: Bristol / Southwest

Form of Employment: Full Time

Salary: £65k to £70k

Overview of Role:

My Client is currently seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to run our Southwest QS team, which is based out of Bristol. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the department, and the oversight and mentoring of the growing team based there.

With a flexible working structure, including remote working, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a high calibre, proactive individual to work in a management role, with the medium-term potential to become a director and shareholder in the business.

My client is a unique company with an exciting client base, working on a broad range of projects from £0.5m to £100m+ in value, across a wide variety of sectors. The job would therefore suit an independent and alternative thinker, with a can do attitude, who would enjoy working in an intellectually challenging and stimulating working environment.

Job Objectives:

* Manage the day-to-day operation of the Southwest QS department, including staff mentoring, development and training.

* Communicate professionally and effectively (written and oral) with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects we support.

* Take responsibility for administering a variety of construction contracts including reviewing valuations, managing contract change and cash flow.

* Provide cost advice, monitoring, forecasting and reporting in line with budget.

* Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to project stakeholders.

* Assist in the negotiation of contract price and terms.

* Assist with and be involved in the preparation of project estimates including take-off and pricing of various types of construction projects.

* Attend client meetings in the UK and Guernsey.

Professional Skills:

* Contract Administration / Employers Agent

* Contract experience (NEC3 and 4 and JCT preferred)

* Cost management (ideally including the use of CostX software)

* Change management and control

* Valuation & Estimating

* Value engineering

* Risk management

* Procurement

Personal Qualities:

* Strong communicator

* Team player

* Quality driven

* Commercial mindset

* Collaborative approach

Qualifications:

* MRICS

* Degree or higher qualification in a relevant subject

Working Environment:

* Bristol based.

* Able and willing to attend our Guernsey office as necessary.

* Able to effectively work from a home office environment on occasions.

* Travel to site locations when required.

Additional Information:

With a competitive salary, on-going support and a wide variety of hands-on roles, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing business, where genuine career progression and job satisfaction will be possible