Commercial QS: Own Project Budgets & Variations

theagencygroup; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

theagencygroup is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on live construction projects. You’ll work closely with Project and Contract Managers to manage costs, valuations, variations and payments, ensuring commercial control across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have solid QS experience in construction, with strong numerical and Excel skills, contract knowledge (NEC/JCT) and a methodical approach to records. UK driving licence is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you'll already have Quantity Surveying experience within construction, contracting, infrastructure or another project-based environment.
• Understanding of commercial and financial control within construction projects.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Experience with valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• CSCS would be useful but isn’t necessarily the deciding factor.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day commercial support with Project and Contract Managers.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and quoted figures.
• Prepare and administer valuations, variations and payments.
• Support contract reviews and maintain accurate commercial information.
• Maintain Cost Value Reconcilations and project financial reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of applications and monitor pricing with suppliers.
• Review activity schedules, programmes and contractual requirements.
• Attend project and commercial meetings and keep records up to date.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Excel proficiency

Contract knowledge NEC/JCT

Commercial/financial control

Client communication

Organisation/time management

Education

Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

Job description

theagencygroup is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on live construction projects. You’ll work closely with Project and Contract Managers to manage costs, valuations, variations and payments, ensuring commercial control across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have solid QS experience in construction, with strong numerical and Excel skills, contract knowledge (NEC/JCT) and a methodical approach to records. UK driving licence is a plus.