Claims Quantity Surveyor

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

Claims Quantity Surveyor

Location - Warrington

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing construction business delivering major residential and specialist construction projects across the UK.

The business has a strong pipeline of projects across sectors including Build to Rent, multi-family, affordable housing and major residential developments. Due to continued growth within the commercial and claims function, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their career within construction claims.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to move into a specialist Claims QS position.

Working closely with an experienced Senior Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the preparation and management of contractual claims across a range of major construction projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong commercial QS background and will ideally be looking to specialise in claims, developing their expertise across EOT, disruption, loss & expense and wider contractual matters.

Key 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

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Claims Quantity Surveyor will have:

• 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

What's on Offer

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary
• Excellent package
• Opportunity to transition from mainstream QS into a specialist Claims QS role
• Direct mentoring and support from a Senior Claims QS
• Exposure to EOT, disruption, loss & expense and contractual claims
• Major residential and construction projects
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to develop into a specialist Claims QS

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.