Claims-Focused Quantity Surveyor (Construction)

Building Careers UK Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Claims Quantity Surveyor in Warrington to move from a mainstream QS role into a specialist claims position on major residential and commercial projects. You will work with a Senior Claims QS, preparing and managing contractual claims, EOT submissions and loss & expense analyses, developing expertise in EOT, disruption and contractual matters.

This role offers a clear path to independent claims management, mentoring from a Senior QS, and an excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Main contracting experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience working on major construction or residential projects
• Strong commercial QS background
• Good knowledge of valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and cost control
• A genuine interest in specialising in construction claims
• Understanding of construction contracts and contractual mechanisms
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyse large amounts of project information and identify relevant evidence
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification
• Experience with EOT, disruption, loss & expense or other contractual claims would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and management of contractual claims
• Preparing and supporting Extension of Time (EOT) submissions
• Preparing disruption and loss & expense claims
• Reviewing project records, programmes, valuations and commercial information
• Analysing project costs and identifying potential areas of entitlement
• Preparing detailed claim submissions and supporting documentation
• Reviewing construction contracts and contractual obligations
• Gathering and analysing evidence to support claims
• Working closely with project and commercial teams to obtain relevant information
• Assisting with negotiations with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Maintaining comprehensive claims records and documentation
• Supporting the Senior Claims QS with claims strategy and preparation
• Developing claims methodologies and contractual knowledge
• Supporting dispute and adjudication preparation where required
• Progressing towards independently managing claims as experience develops

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Excel

Contract knowledge

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Claims Quantity Surveyor in Warrington to move from a mainstream QS role into a specialist claims position on major residential and commercial projects. You will work with a Senior Claims QS, preparing and managing contractual claims, EOT submissions and loss & expense analyses, developing expertise in EOT, disruption and contractual matters.

This role offers a clear path to independent claims management, mentoring from a Senior QS, and an excellent benefits