Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the financial aspects of projects from start to completion. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in a commercial role, including team leadership and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, pension, healthcare, and an annual company bonus. The position involves a mix of office, site, and home-based work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Pension

Healthcare

Annual Company bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial role with responsibility for the commercial performance of projects.
• Experience of successfully managing a team.
• Good timekeeping and the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to urgent tasks.

Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with Estimators to ensure the contract sum aligns with the agreed estimate.
• Review, comment on, and negotiate sub-contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment accurately and on time.
• Monitor and forecast costs and revenue throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial performance management

Team leadership

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Relevant BSc/degree/equivalent

English & Maths GCSE / equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

• Annual Salary: Circa 50,000
• Location: Hampshire
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Client's team, spanning two long-established contracting businesses. This role is crucial for setting up new contracts and managing all financial aspects of projects from start to completion. It involves maintaining and maximising profitability through cost control, cash flow management, risk mitigation, and effective handling of variations and claims, all working towards clear and smooth final account agreements benefiting us and our valued customers.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Liaise closely with Estimators to ensure the contract sum aligns with the agreed estimate.
• Review, comment on, and negotiate sub-contract terms and conditions.
• Arrange and lead handover meetings with Estimators and/or the Sales team for all new contracts.
• Identify, quantify, and manage all changes to the company's contractual obligations.
• Set up and maintain project trackers for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment accurately and on time.
• Forecast cash flow and report expected payment values and dates to the Finance department.
• Support the procurement of labour and subcontractors.
• Monitor and forecast costs and revenue throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, manage, and negotiate final account submissions.
• Mix of Office, Site and Home based work

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a commercial role with responsibility for the commercial performance of projects.
• Relevant BSc/degree/equivalent.
• English & Maths GCSE / equivalent.
• Experience of successfully managing a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Good timekeeping and the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to urgent tasks.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Pension, Healthcare
• Annual Company bonus

To apply for this Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.