Quantity Surveyor

RG Setsquare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Company fuel card and mileage

Enhanced employer pension 7%

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday buy/sell

Wellbeing support services

Annual salary reviews

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Training and career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

RG Setsquare in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team specialising in painting, decorating, planned maintenance and refurbishment projects. You will drive commercial success by managing cost plans, valuations and contract negotiations from tender through to final account.

With a strong focus on building relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will identify opportunities, monitor budgets and ensure projects remain financially robust across

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, refurbishment, maintenance or property services.
• Experience managing contracts and projects with annual values up to £2 million.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control throughout tender to final account.
• Knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR) contracts.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with commercial and operational teams.
• A proactive approach with a keen eye for commercial opportunities and continuous improvement.
• Experience within painting, decorating, planned maintenance or social housing environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate estimates and cost plans for tenders and contracts.
• Producing cost value reconciliations and monitoring project performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project lifecycles.
• Supporting operational teams with budgets, labour targets and cost control measures.
• Managing valuations, variations and contract negotiations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing weekly project performance reports, including costs, productivity and progress.
• Assisting with the successful commercial delivery of projects through to final account.
• Health and safety, commercial compliance and quality standards will be central to everything you do.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

Build Your Future With Us

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, we are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our established Birmingham team specialising in painting, decorating, planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to the continued success of a thriving business. Working closely with both commercial and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially successful from tender stage through to final account.

If you are ambitious, analytical and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor Role

We believe in rewarding our employees and offer an excellent package, including:

• Profit share scheme
• Company fuel card and mileage allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contributions of up to 7% or access to a savings scheme
• Life assurance, private medical cover and permanent health insurance
• Flexible holiday scheme with the option to buy or sell annual leave
• Access to free financial, legal and wellbeing support services
• Annual salary reviews
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts and retailer benefits
• Eye care vouchers and additional employee perks

Role and Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor

As part of our commercial team, you will be responsible for the effective financial management of projects across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing accurate estimates and cost plans for tenders and contracts
• Producing cost value reconciliations and monitoring project performance
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project lifecycles
• Supporting operational teams with budgets, labour targets and cost control measures
• Managing valuations, variations and contract negotiations
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Reviewing weekly project performance reports, including costs, productivity and progress
• Assisting with the successful commercial delivery of projects through to final accountHealth and safety, commercial compliance and quality standards will be central to everything you do.

Quantity Surveyor Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, refurbishment, maintenance or property services
• Experience managing contracts and projects with annual values of up to £2 million
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing projects from tender stage through to final account
• Knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR) contracts
• Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• The ability to work collaboratively with commercial and operational teams
• A proactive approach with a keen eye for commercial opportunities and continuous improvement
• Experience within painting, decorating, planned maintenance or social housing environments would be advantageous.

Why Join Our Team?

We are proud of our reputation for quality, professionalism and long-term customer relationships. Many of our employees enjoy successful and rewarding careers with us thanks to our supportive culture, commitment to development and focus on recognising individual contribution.