Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor

POSITION SUMMARY Join one of Scotland’s leading construction and manufacturing businesses and play a key role in delivering affordable housing and private residential developments across the country. With a strong pipeline of projects, we are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Pre-Construction team at our Cambuslang head office. ABOUT CCG Established in 1974, CCG has grown from a small heating and plumbing contractor into a full-service construction and manufacturing group of eight subsidiary companies. Turnover in the last financial year was over £200 million, with the majority derived from new housebuilding delivered by a directly employed workforce of 645 people. CCG is operational across every sector of the industry offering full construction capability, complimented by the Off-Site manufacturing of timber systems. Extensive research is employed across each sector, particularly in the applied use of Modern Methods of Construction, ensuring that our clients benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, both in our product and people The Role Working within our Pre-Construction team, you will be responsible for the cost planning of projects during the pre-construction period, drawing on information from our supply chain, our in-house divisions and external consultants. Preparation of costs plans, including measurement and quantification. Obtain budget cost information from key subcontractors. Work collaboratively with internal departments to develop accurate cost plans. Coordinate with external consultants to inform and develop cost plans. Management and recording of all third-party pre-construction costs. Preparing and issuing consultant designer appointments. Preparing and issuing pre-construction valuations to clients. Contribute to value engineering exercises and buildability reviews with design, technical and site teams to deliver best value for the client. Maintain and develop cost database. Skills A degree in Quantity Surveying. Approximately 3 to 5 year’s post-qualification experience with a main contractor, developer or consultancy. Demonstrable measurement, quantification and cost panning ability; pre-construction experience is a distinct advantage. Sound knowledge of construction methods and standard forms of contract. Confident use of Microsoft Excel and measurement software; the ability to take off from digital drawings. Strong commercial judgement, numeracy and attention to detail, with the discipline to work to programme deadlines. Clear written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to deal directly with clients, consultants and the supply chain. Full Driving Licence Investment in training and personal development