I have an excellent opportunity for both a Quantity Surveyor and a Senior Quantity Surveyor working in the water and civils sector based in the Portsmouth region My client is a first class civil engineering contractor who really value their staff and this is exampled by their fantastic staff retention rate My client is interested in candidates with a civils background (water project experience would be advantageous) Job role of the Quantity Surveyor To continually provide a thorough and professional commercial service for all projects for which they are responsible ensuring they are administered effectively and that the business objectives in terms of health and safety, profitability and customer focus are achieved or exceeded. ​Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor * Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project. * Monitor manage risk & associated budgets * Monitor performance standards & quality. * Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company. * Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives. * Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed. * Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members. * Discuss and de...