Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Brighton is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support an £10 million housing refurbishment project. The ideal candidate should have expertise in contract administration and budget analysis, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and project milestones. This role offers an opportunity to manage significant contracts within a tier 1 social housing context.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end contract administration.
• Ability to prepare and monitor project budgets and cost plans.
• Proficient in creating valuations, cost reports, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration ensuring compliance and financial controls.
• Prepare project budgets and forecasts throughout the lifecycle.
• Produce valuations and cost reports aligning with project milestones.
• Issue and manage subcontractor orders and certification of payments.
• Analyze project risks to optimize commercial outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of NHF

Contract administration

Cost control

Budget analysis

Communication skills

Tools

NEC

JCT

Job description

Job Description

The Company

We are currently collaborating with a tier 1 social housing specialist contractor that has a turnover in the region of £1 billion.

The company has over 30 years of experience delivering market-leading repairs, refurbishment, fire safety and building maintenance services for a portfolio of over a million homes nationwide.

The Role

Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on housing refurbishment and maintenance schemes.

The primary function will be to support the delivery of an 18-month scheme on a high-rise block in Brighton. This will include cladding remediation, windows and doors valuing around £10 million.

This role will involve comprehensive management of contracts, including cost control, budget analysis, and quantity surveying.

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of NHF as well as contract knowledge including NEC, JCT, etc.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Manage end-to-end contract administration, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and financial controls

* Prepare and monitor accurate project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle

* Produce timely valuations, cost reports, and final accounts in alignment with project milestones and cash flow requirements

* Issue and manage subcontractor orders, including negotiation, valuation of works, certification of payments, and agreement of final accounts

* Analyse and manage project risks and opportunities to optimise commercial outcomes

* Ensure all invoicing is accurate and completed within required deadlines

* Support procurement strategy by liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of packages

* Monitor project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), highlighting variances and implementing corrective actions where required

* Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams

* Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies

* Attend site meetings, progress reviews, and internal training sessions as required

* Provide cover and support to the commercial team during periods of absence or increased workload