Quantity Surveyor

Thrive SW; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Bristol seeks a Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management for various projects. This role involves pricing, procurement, and maintaining financial health of contracts while liaising with project managers. Candidates should have a degree or be pursuing a recognized qualification, coupled with knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. The ideal candidate will help ensure operational efficiency and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or be working towards a recognised qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of contract types essential.
• Excellent Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercials for business unit contracts.
• Lead pricing for roofing and cladding projects.
• Watch overall financial health of projects.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of JCT Measured Term Contracts

Education

Degree and/or working towards a Nationally recognised accredited qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Bristol Based BS36 £60-75k depending on experience and level Great benefits

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for a new exciting role with a growing company that work within the Construction and Facilities Management industry, this company deliver roofing, cladding, building fabric and M&E small and minor works projects to various clients across the region. Due to an increase in workload and future pipeline of works they now require a Quantity Surveyor to work out of their Bristol office

Purpose

To manage the commercials relating to the companies business unit contracts, specifically on the framework and capital projects. Working with the Contracts Managers directly, assisting with winning work, estimating, procurement, package management including pricing of variations and issuance of payment notice's, client applications, cost and cash flow reporting, whilst also reporting directly in to the M&E Commercial Manager with regular cost reporting updates.

Main Duties

• Lead the pricing of all roofing, cladding and Fabric works, feeding projected margins in to the M&E Commercial Manager and establish the market position to help aid maximum return.
• Lead project Procurement with the use of a fully robust Tender Event Schedule.
• Working with the Commercial Manager, introduce industry standards for the application for payment system.
• Be responsible for the financial health of all tendered (by you) projects, ensuring timely and correct valuations, monitor progress and agree variations where necessary, maximising cash-in.
• Monitor final account positions and provide monthly updates to the M&E Commercial Manager.
• Ensure compliance with reporting including forecast of costs and value to project completion, monitoring opportunities and risks via a profit plan.
• Responsible for the administration of EWNs, payment/ pay less notices, applications & 7 day letters within the projects for which you will be responsible.
• Assist with the controlling for the invoicing process ensuring timely submission.
• Assist business with forecasting, budget & financial reporting.
• Attend client meetings where required to aid project conception, progress & final account.
• Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness by implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and optimising resources.
• Review and suggest recommendations on the most efficient procedure across the business unit.
• Whilst working within the business unit, the intentions are that this role could develop in to a wider role, initially working in the Fabric side of the business, so must be proactive and be a team player.
• Assist with the introduction of Commercial Governance - i.e. internal settlements, ensure proposed supply chain partners are vetted prior to use, ensure Sub-Subcontracts are reviewed and updated in line with the latest legislation.

Qualifications and experience

• Have a degree and/or working towards a Nationally recognised accredited qualification

Other qualities and requirements

• In-depth knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts
• Particular knowledge of JCT Measured Term Contracts and utilising MTC schedule of rates.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel

For further information on the role and the company you would be working for please APPLY NOW or get in touch with Gary Cornes for a confidential chat