Commercial Lead Quantity Surveyor

FBR Construction Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged with a family-friendly facade and building envelope contractor near Poole. This role involves managing multiple commercial projects, ensuring financial accuracy, and fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive team environment. If you are detail-oriented, well-organised, and possess strong communication skills, this position offers a fantastic chance to further your career in a dynamic sector. Join a company known for its commitment to quality service and innovative solutions in construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management required.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and construction principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3-4 projects simultaneously, ensuring accurate cost reporting.
• Develop collaborative relationships with clients and supply chain.

Skills

Organisation Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Construction Principles

Detail Orientation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

An exciting commercial QS opportunity has arisen for an award winning family friendly Facade and Building Envelope contractor based near Poole; they are known for their excellent service and after care supplying and installing various types of facades and external envelope products within the public sector including data centres, MOD projects, train stations and on-going work with HS2 covering the south of England including the London region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Projects vary from £25,000 to over £3 million
2. Commercially responsible for 3-4 projects at any one time
3. Office based role with occasional site visits mainly London, Home Counties and South of England
4. Working with small friendly surveying team
5. Cost reporting and regular reporting of accurate reconciliations and forecasting
6. Keeping track of monthly application figures and ensuring relevant departments are aware of potential budgets and financial constraints
7. Reviewing labour schedules and comparing to progress on site
8. Candidate must be highly organised and keep chronological records of site progress and use information when submitting payment applications
9. Pricing variations and changes in line with subcontract parameters
10. Reviewing drawings and comparing construction drawings to tender drawings, keeping note of any changes
11. Develop and foster collaborative working relationships with Client, Client Representatives and Supply Chain
12. Checking site progress (visit site), record progress and transfer onto monthly payment applications whilst recording/actioning any changes to agreed contract scope
13. Managing several sub-contracts and contractors
14. Compiling sub-subcontract orders including enquiry and pricing documentation. General subcontract procurement
15. Timely submissions in accordance with Contract requirements to maximise profit and cash flow
16. Identifying risks and making recommendations as to how risk can be overcome
17. Be aware of contractual matters to protect the Company's position at all times
18. Good and clear communication skills

Requirements:

1. Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract
2. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management to degree level or equivalent (2:1 or above)
3. Full driving licence required
4. CSCS card ideal but not a necessity
5. Strong knowledge of construction principles
6. Good IT skills generally, and proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
7. Self-motivated, detail oriented and well organised
8. Be able to work well with a team
9. Possess good communication skills

On offer is a competitive and benefits package with genuine progression for the right candidate.