Quantity Serveyor

Caval Ltd; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Ltd is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility on assigned construction projects. You will manage pre-contract and post-contract commercial functions, driving profitability from tender stage through to final account.

Working with our operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you’ll lead commercial activities, prepare budgets and cost plans, monitor cash flow, and provide robust cost reporting to ensure successful project

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of a range of new build construction projects.
• Preparing budgets, cost plans and project estimates.
• Managing project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Undertaking cost analysis and value engineering to maximise project profitability.
• Advising on procurement strategy and subcontractor selection.
• Reviewing tender documentation, bills of quantities and contract conditions.
• Negotiating subcontract packages and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Identifying, analysing and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Providing advice on contractual matters and claims.
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Maintaining effective cost and financial control systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and project teams to ensure successful commercial outcomes.

Job description

Quantity Serveyor

About the job

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for your assigned construction projects, managing both pre-contract and post-contract commercial functions while ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.

Working closely with our operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will be a key member of the project team, providing commercial leadership from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of a range of new build construction projects.
• Preparing budgets, cost plans and project estimates.
• Managing project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Undertaking cost analysis and value engineering to maximise project profitability.
• Advising on procurement strategy and subcontractor selection.
• Reviewing tender documentation, bills of quantities and contract conditions.
• Negotiating subcontract packages and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Identifying, analysing and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Providing advice on contractual matters and claims.
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Maintaining effective cost and financial control systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and project teams to ensure successful commercial outcomes.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience of working on new build construction projects.
• Knowledge of a range of standard forms of construction contract.

becoming part of a business with over a century of construction excellence and a reputation built on quality, trust and