Lead Quantity Surveyor – Rail & Construction

Ash Construction Group; Birchington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ASH Construction Group in Kent seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in Thanet. You will take ownership of project financials from tender through to final account, working with operations and subcontractors to keep projects on budget.

You will manage cost forecasts, variations and contractual matters, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute to value engineering while delivering accurate reports to Directors.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or rail.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement and cost control.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditure, profitability and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare regular commercial and financial reports for Directors and the wider commercial team.
• Review, prepare and manage construction contracts.
• Manage variations, changes, claims and contractual matters.
• Identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement, including obtaining quotations and negotiating commercial terms.
• Work closely with project and operational teams to identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to support successful project delivery.
• Support and provide guidance to other members of the commercial and construction teams where required.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Control

Budgeting

Negotiation

Contract Knowledge

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

ASH Construction Group in Kent seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in Thanet. You will take ownership of project financials from tender through to final account, working with operations and subcontractors to keep projects on budget.

You will manage cost forecasts, variations and contractual matters, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute to value engineering while delivering accurate reports to Directors.