Quantity Surveyor

Recco; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing specialist in Brighton is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support an 18-month refurbishment scheme on a high-rise block. Responsibilities include contract administration, budget monitoring, and managing project risks. Ideal candidates will have solid knowledge of NHF and contract types like NEC and JCT. This role offers competitive compensation and a chance to work on significant projects.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of NHF and contract knowledge including NEC and JCT.
• Strong experience in quantity surveying and contract management.
• Ability to manage project budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract administration and compliance.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and forecasts.
• Produce valuations, cost reports, and final accounts.
• Issue and manage subcontractor orders and payments.
• Analyse project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost control

Budget analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Knowledge of NHF

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

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