Quantity Surveyor

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious company in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with adaptations experience. The role involves professional cost management, contract oversight, and ensuring compliance for DFG projects. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of construction costs, be proficient in cost estimating, and ideally be a member of RICS. The position offers a salary of circa £50K per annum plus benefits including a £5K car allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 holiday days plus Bank Holidays

£5K car allowance

Health assured scheme

Company pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveyor with adaptations experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, building regulations, and domestic adaptation works is essential.
• Valid UK driving license required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for DFG-funded adaptations.
• Monitor ongoing costs and forecast final accounts.
• Ensure timely submission of all data required to monitor contract performance.
• Conduct site visits to verify completed work and resolve onsite queries.

Skills

Knowledge of construction costs

Knowledge of DFG legislation

Proficient in measuring and estimating

Strong customer focus

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Survey with adaptation experience working for a prestigious company in Birmingham.

Quantity Survey Salary: Circa £50K per annum plus £5K car allowance

Benefits

• 25 holiday days plus Bank Holidays
• £5K car allowance
• Health assured scheme
• Company pension
• Company Events
• Dress down Friday's
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Access to Bright Exchange for discounted retail and membership schemes.

About the role

The Quantity Surveyor will provide professional cost management, commercial oversight, and contract administration for Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) projects. The role ensures value for money, financial control, timely project delivery, and compliance with contractual obligations, supporting residents with disabilities to live safely and independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, schedules of works, and budgets for DFG-funded adaptations.
• Produce and maintain cost plans throughout the project life cycle.
• Assess contractor quotations for compliance and value for money.
• Monitor ongoing costs, forecast final accounts, and highlight financial risks.
• Ensure the timely submission of all data required to monitor and analyse contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Liaise with Contracts Management in the daily commercial administration of contracts to ensure financial success and keep the Commercial Manager informed of material events.
• Ensure, in consultation with Contracts Management, that all necessary notices and submissions required by the various forms of contract are issued promptly to protect the Group's commercial position.
• Administer main contract payment applications, including measurement of work, additional cost claims, and final account submissions.
• Assist in the administration of Sub-Contractor performance to ensure economic and timely completion of contractual obligations.
• Participate in dispute avoidance and resolution activities, always maintaining professionalism.
• Ensure projects comply with DFG legislation, local authority policies, and funding limits.
• Conduct site visits to verify completed work, measure quantities, and resolve onsite queries.
• Maintain accurate records and produce financial and performance reports for audit purposes.

About you

• A Quantity Surveyor with adaptations experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, building regulations, and domestic adaptation works.
• Knowledge of DFG legislation and processes.
• Proficiency in measuring, estimating, and cost reporting.
• Valid UK driving licence (if site visits required).
• Ideally a member of RICS or working towards it.

If you are an empathetic and customer focused individual looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware role then please apply! For further information please call Rebecca on #removed#.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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