Quantity Surveyor

Market 36; Braintree; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Job summary

Market 36 Recruitment are seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for a specialist construction subcontractor in a permanent role. The role focuses on commercial management across 2-3 major live projects with values between £2m and £10m+, reporting to the Board.

The position is office-based with site visits and client meetings, requiring a driven professional able to manage costs, variations and final accounts while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction discipline.
• At least 2 years' relevant quantity surveying or commercial experience in construction.
• Experience with specialist subcontractors or main contractors on live projects.
• Knowledge of façade systems (aluminium windows/curtain walling) is desirable.
• Familiarity with JCT and/or NEC contracts, variations, notices, claims and extensions of time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple live construction projects, including costs, value, cash position and forecasts.
• Identify, value, submit and track variations, changes and additional cost entitlements, supported by accurate records.
• Prepare and agree interim applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Maintain contractual correspondence, notices, instructions and evidence, meeting deadlines.
• Support contractual claims, extensions of time, early warnings and loss/expense matters where applicable.
• Advise Project Managers and Directors on contractual obligations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attend project reviews, site meetings and client meetings and build stakeholder relationships.
• Review subcontract terms, scope, amendments and commercial risks during pre-construction.
• Work with JCT and NEC contracts and subcontracts, including bespoke amendments.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

JCT/NEC contracts

Stakeholder liaison

Excel proficiency

Site travel

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Project Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our client, a specialist construction subcontractor, on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the contractual and commercial management of typically 2-3 major live projects, generally valued between £2m and £10m+. This is a standalone commercial position, working closely with Project Managers and Directors and reporting directly to the Board.

The role is predominantly office based, with site visits and client meetings as required.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple live construction projects, including costs, value, cash position and forecasts.
• Identify, value, submit and track variations, changes and additional cost entitlements, supported by accurate records.
• Prepare and agree interim applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Maintain contractual correspondence, notices, instructions and evidence, meeting relevant deadlines.
• Support contractual claims, extensions of time, early warnings and loss/expense matters where applicable.
• Advise Project Managers and Directors on contractual obligations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attend project reviews, site meetings and client meetings and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Review subcontract terms, scope, amendments and commercial risks during pre-construction.
• Work with JCT and NEC contracts and subcontracts, including bespoke amendments.

Experience, education & qualifications

• A degree, HND/HNC or recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
• At least 2 years' relevant quantity surveying or commercial experience in construction.
• Experience working for a specialist subcontractor and/or main contractor on live projects.
• Practical knowledge of façade systems, ideally aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling.
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, variations, notices, claims and extensions of time.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage several major projects concurrently.
• Confident use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and commercial/project reporting systems.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites and meetings; eligibility to work in the UK.
• Desirable: Experience on projects valued at £2m+, pre-construction contract reviews, RICS membership or progress towards accreditation, and knowledge of Kawneer/Novastruct, Metal Technology, Technal or Schüco systems.

Hours: Predominantly office based, with site travel as required; specific hours to be confirmed.

Salary: circa £60,000 + Car Allowance

Location: Briantree