Commercial Quantity Surveyor – High-Profile Residential

The People Pod; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

clear progression

Exposure to high-profile schemes

Job summary

The People Pod in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding residential division. You will take ownership of core commercial activities, from tender through to final account, across live schemes in the North West and London, while supporting senior leadership with reporting, procurement and governance.

You will drive cost control, risk management and value engineering on complex projects, with refurbishment experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• QS experience with a minimum of 3 years in a commercial construction role.
• Refurbishment experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Methodical, practical and logical approach to work.
• Experience using document control and office management systems.
• Strong negotiation, teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of analytical ability and demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
• Confident communicator able to assert influence when required.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects from tender through to final account.
• Applications and valuations including preparation and assessment of applications for payment, valuations, BoQs and cost/value reconciliations.
• Cost control and forecasting, contributing to monthly reports covering value, cost, profit and cash flow.
• Variation management and mitigation of cost increases.
• Subcontractor management including assessment and agreement of monthly applications and issuing payment certificates.
• Risk and value management to ensure best value and engineered solutions.
• Commercial risk analysis and management across multiple schemes.
• Contractual management with a solid understanding of JCT forms of contract.
• Supply chain procurement including enquiries, negotiation and closing out subcontract packages.
• Project meetings with subcontractors, clients and internal teams.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation

Teamwork & stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Contract knowledge

QS degree

Document control

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

The People Pod in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding residential division. You will take ownership of core commercial activities, from tender through to final account, across live schemes in the North West and London, while supporting senior leadership with reporting, procurement and governance.

You will drive cost control, risk management and value engineering on complex projects, with refurbishment experience welcomed.