Fire Remediation Quantity Surveyor: Budget, Risk & Delivery

Persimmon plc; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes in the UK seeks a Quantity Surveyor for its Fire Remediation portfolio. You will provide client-side commercial support across Special Projects, managing cost, procurement, contractual matters and commercial risk from inception to final account.

You’ll oversee budgets and payments, work with Project Managers, consultants and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budgets, with a focus on fire safety remediation and external wall works.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction with procurement and commercial management.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, forecasting, change control, contractual matters and final accounts, with a strong understanding of JCT contracts.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, with ability to assess technical information and its commercial implications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to manage contractors, consultants and multiple projects.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management; MRICS or working towards chartership desirable.
• Experience in fire/cladding remediation, building safety, occupied residential projects; knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022; experience with a major housebuilder or remediation contractor desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and commercial reporting systems, along with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, cost reporting and overall commercial performance across remediation projects.
• Lead and support procurement activities, including reviewing tender documentation, evaluating bids and contractor appointments.
• Review contractor payments, valuations, variations and cost reports; advise on certifications and commercial decisions.
• Manage change control and assess financial impact of design changes, delays and accelerations.
• Support commercial negotiations, claims, disputes and final accounts to manage risks and opportunities.
• Review surveys and design information to identify cost implications and risks.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and design teams to maintain commercial control throughout delivery.
• Maintain auditable commercial records and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Cost management

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (Desirable)

Tools

MS Excel

Commercial reporting systems

MS Word

UK driving licence

Job description

Persimmon Homes in the UK seeks a Quantity Surveyor for its Fire Remediation portfolio. You will provide client-side commercial support across Special Projects, managing cost, procurement, contractual matters and commercial risk from inception to final account.

You’ll oversee budgets and payments, work with Project Managers, consultants and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budgets, with a focus on fire safety remediation and external wall works.