­­Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Plymouth Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday-Friday Ventro, Firntec and LivGreen are an exciting group of companies focused on fire-safety services and net zero retrofit. We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for developing project budgets and schedules and monitoring and controlling costs throughout the project, recording variations if and when  they occur.  Key Responsibilities:   Coordinate project variations/upsells by upgrading specifications, or otherextras with a view to increasing GP Ensuring a clear written communication trail is established for each project variation Take responsibility for maintaining and improving GP1 and GP2 for assigned projects, involving: Cost Control: -5% saving off estimate Uplifts: 20% from original Value Act as an escalation point and make commercial decisions including labour issues and client disputes within set limits Proactively avoid, and resolve contractual disputes Maintain Positive Cash Flow throughout the project by assisting in credit control and issuing of payment notices Report on Project GP1, GP2 weekly, as well as WIP monthly Negotiate and secure subcontractor prices, and secure/sign subcontracts Approve Subcontractor Payments Create&Send monthly valuations and invoices to clients The successful candidate will: Strong Commercial Awareness Intuitive and able to think on feet Management Capabilities Strong Negotiation Skills Assertive Able to forecast and analyse financial data per project Attention to Detail What you will get in return: Ability to purchase additional annual leave Healthcare scheme Regular company events Cycle to work scheme Company reward scheme (vouchers, etc) Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.