Managing Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc; Loughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their project team in Loughton. The role involves supporting the delivery of a significant scheme, ensuring commercial management, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will hold an HND or degree in Quantity Surveying and possess relevant experience in commercial management.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits tailored to needs

Qualifications

• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and current Construction Law.
• Knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
• Ability to support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure works are valued according to the contract and determine project's true value.
• Manage subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting.
• Engage supply chain with correct contract terms.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement of subcontractors

Time management

Client relationship management

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our project team based in Loughton, Essex.

Location: Loughton, Essex

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

What will you be responsible for?

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the project team, supporting them in delivering a multi-million pound scheme.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring works are valued, including any variations, in accordance with the contract and analyses to determine the project's true value.
• Ensuring that main contracts have appropriate terms and conditions, with commercial risks identified.
• Engaging the supply chain with correct contract terms and conditions.
• Fostering good client relationships.
• Managing subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you have:

• HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract, and knowledge of current Construction Law.
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing meetings, measurement, control cycles, certificates, and accruals calculations.
• Knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
• Excellent time management skills to work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to support and encourage junior team members.

Desirable

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards it.
• CSCS card.

We value potential and transferrable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply—we'd love to have a chat.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion

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