Commercial Quantity Surveyor – Essex (Profit & Cost Control)

Construction Recruitment Services Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Construction Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join its Essex-based commercial team. The role focuses on managing costs, valuations, variations and final accounts across a range of construction, groundworks and civil projects.

You will monitor profitability, forecast costs and prepare contractual communications while liaising with clients, suppliers and site teams. A minimum of three years’ QS experience and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Minimum of three years' experience managing elements of construction projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience negotiating and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• RICS membership would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Monitor project profitability, prepare cost forecasts and identify commercial risks.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Measure and value completed works on site.
• Manage, assess and price project variations and additional works.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and manage post-contract matters.
• Prepare contractual correspondence for clients and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, payments and final accounts.
• Source and procure materials and subcontractor services, ensuring best value.
• Carry out material take-offs and support procurement requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, suppliers and site teams.
• Produce commercial reports and provide updates on project financial performance.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Budget management

Valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Contract understanding

Negotiation

Communication skills

Numerical/analytical

Organisational skills

Education

BTEC/HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction

Job description

Construction Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join its Essex-based commercial team. The role focuses on managing costs, valuations, variations and final accounts across a range of construction, groundworks and civil projects.

You will monitor profitability, forecast costs and prepare contractual communications while liaising with clients, suppliers and site teams. A minimum of three years’ QS experience and a valid UK driving licence are required.