Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is hiring for a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong focus on detail. Responsibilities include managing contracts, preparing financial reports, and leading procurement processes. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in similar roles.
• Detailed product and service procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer contractual requirements of projects.
• Prepare, negotiate, and issue Applications for Payment.
• Manage project financial reports and forecasts.
• Lead procurement process and analyse supplier quotations.
• Administer supplier contracts and agreements.
• Engage in creating and implementing departmental goals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail

High integrity and driven for success

Team player with good people skills

Ability to prioritise and execute tasks

Contractual competence and business acumen

Solutions-minded with experience in procurement

Job description

Overview

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience working on facades or large external projects? We are hiring NOW!

Annual Salary: Competitive
Location: Chelmsford / London
Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to take on a pivotal role in managing all commercial aspects of our projects. This position offers the opportunity to provide commercial leadership, drive a profit-focused culture, and ensure the successful financial execution of projects.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Understand and administer the contractual requirements of the project.
• Handle the preparation, negotiation, and issuance of Applications for Payment, Contractual Notices, Variations, and Loss & Expense claims.
• Manage the collation of project records and ensure accurate monthly Project Financial Reports, including CVR, Risk and Opportunities register, and calculating and forecasting ISV.
• Lead and drive the procurement process, including preparing and presenting the Project procurement plan and facilitating involvement from all team members.
• Conduct tenders, analyse supplier quotations, and place orders on packages as required by the project.
• Administer all supplier contracts as per agreed terms, including agreeing on supplier applications for payments, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Contribute to updating CRM with any relevant updates and agreement of Final Account with the Client.
• Engage in the creation, implementation, and execution of non-project Departmental Strategic Goals and Continuous Improvement activity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Meticulous accuracy of work and a high level of attention to detail.
• Honest with high integrity and driven for success.
• Team player with good people skills and a high level of product knowledge.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently.
• Great level of Contractual Competence and business acumen with the ability to negotiate and ask pertinent questions.
• Solutions-minded with a minimum of 2 years' experience in similar roles, including detailed product and service procurement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in strategic goals.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for this Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.