Project Quantity Surveyor – Cost Control & Contracts

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support across construction projects in North Yorkshire, with a focus on cost control and contract administration. The role requires site engagement and collaboration with project teams, procurement and finance functions.

Responsibilities include managing costs, reporting, interim/final accounts and handling compensation events, variations, and claims.

Qualifications

• Quantity surveying/commercial experience within construction.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience with contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Understanding of procurement and subcontract management.
• Good negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor financial performance and prepare cost and value reports.
• Manage interim and final accounts and payment assessments.
• Assess and negotiate compensation events, variations and claims.
• Support procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administer contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and changes.
• Provide advice on contractual matters and prepare correspondence.
• Support dispute resolution and conflict management.
• Analyse tenders, budgets, Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.
• Monitor labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Assess delays, disruption and extension of time claims.
• Ensure commercial processes comply with company policies, governance and legal requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, contractors, finance, legal and other teams.
• Support continuous improvement and value for money.
• Maintain accurate records and meet reporting deadlines.
• Follow health and safety policies and company procedures.

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support across construction projects in North Yorkshire, with a focus on cost control and contract administration. The role requires site engagement and collaboration with project teams, procurement and finance functions.

Responsibilities include managing costs, reporting, interim/final accounts and handling compensation events, variations, and claims.