Commercially Driven Quantity Surveyor – Facades & Roofing

Synergy Personnel Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Personnel LTD in Fareham is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on projects, from pre-construction to final accounts. You will influence project decisions, manage risk and drive profitability while ensuring efficient delivery.

We welcome candidates with at least three years in QS or similar roles, especially those with façade/roofing experience and a postgraduate QS qualification. A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
• Experience in façade and roofing sectors.
• Postgraduate QS qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience in cost planning, forecasting, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Ability to identify, value and negotiate variations and final accounts.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and surveying software such as CATO or CostX.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing project estimates, budgets, cost forecasts and financial reports.
• Monitoring project profitability, CVRs and cash flow.
• Identifying, pricing and managing contractual variations and change control.
• Managing commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction to final account.
• Liaising with clients, attending commercial meetings and agreeing valuations.
• Procuring subcontractor packages, negotiating prices and placing orders.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, payments, variations and final account agreements.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities to improve project performance.
• Reviewing contractual documentation and supporting effective commercial management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Organised

Commercial mindset

Proactive attitude

IT skills

Excel proficiency

Construction knowledge

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

CATO

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Synergy Personnel LTD in Fareham is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on projects, from pre-construction to final accounts. You will influence project decisions, manage risk and drive profitability while ensuring efficient delivery.

We welcome candidates with at least three years in QS or similar roles, especially those with façade/roofing experience and a postgraduate QS qualification. A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach is essential.