Commercial Quantity Surveyor – Structural Steel Projects

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Hanley; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with experience in structural steelwork to take commercial ownership of projects. You will manage costs, handle contracts and ensure margins are protected throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes commercial performance, CVRs, forecasts and timely final accounts, working with project managers and design teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Formación

• Solid background in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Surveying, ideally within structural steelwork.
• Experience managing commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, valuations and final accounts.
• Experience with project budgets, cost forecasting, CVRs and financial reporting.
• Ability to interpret drawings, project specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying commercial risks and protecting project profitability.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Experience within structural steelwork is particularly important.

Responsabilidades

• Commercial Management & Cost Control: monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and profitability.
• Prepare cost-value reconciliations (CVRs), financial forecasts and regular commercial reports.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities, taking action to protect project margins.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide updates on project performance.
• Contract Administration: review contract terms and identify potential commercial or contractual risks.
• Ensure contractual obligations, notices and procedures are managed appropriately.
• Support effective commercial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Variations & Change Management: identify changes to project scope and assess their commercial impact.
• Value additional works and ensure variations are recorded, submitted and recovered.
• Work with project teams to maintain clear records of changes and associated costs.
• Applications, Payments & Final Accounts: prepare applications for payment and manage project valuations.
• Monitor outstanding payments and support effective cash flow management.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients, main contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure commercial matters are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Subcontractor & Project Team Coordination: support procurement of subcontract packages and assess subcontractor applications.
• Manage subcontract accounts through to final settlement.
• Work closely with Project Managers, estimators, design teams and operational staff to maintain commercial control and support successful project delivery.

Conocimientos

Commercial surveying

CVR & forecasts

Contract valuation

Budget & cost forecasting

Drawings interpretation

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

QS qualification

Educación

Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with experience in structural steelwork to take commercial ownership of projects. You will manage costs, handle contracts and ensure margins are protected throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes commercial performance, CVRs, forecasts and timely final accounts, working with project managers and design teams to deliver successful outcomes.