Quantity Surveyor

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd has an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading facilities management contractor in the UK. You will deliver both planned and reactive FM maintenance commercial support and manage cost data, budgets and cash flow for multiple projects.

Key requirements include a 2:2 degree in Quantity Surveying, 3+ years at QS level, strong contract law knowledge (NEC preferred) and willingness to undertake site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in Quantity Surveying.
• 3+ years' experience at Quantity Surveyor level.
• Excellent understanding of Contract Law, NEC suite experience preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Collate monthly cost data to support CVRs.
• Manage budget control and forecasting for allocated projects.
• Ensure contract administration in line with contract requirements.
• Oversee cash management and cash flow production.
• Prepare forecasting documentation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and variations.
• Attend progress meetings and site visits with the Commercial Manager.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure governance.

Skills

Contract Law

Budget forecasting

Site visits

Financial awareness

Education

2:2 Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC suite

Job description

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Quantity Surveyor to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services.

The Quantity Surveyor, will be responsible for:

• Collate monthly cost data to support the Commercial Manager with the production of CVRs.
• Manage budget control and forecasting for allocated projects, providing monthly updates.
• Ensure correct contract administration of allocated projects in line with contract requirements.
• Oversee cash management and cash flow production.
• Prepare forecasting documentation.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including measurement of works, variations, liability trackers, payment notices, and final accounts.
• Attend progress meetings and contribute to weekly commercial meetings.
• Conduct site visits and support client meetings alongside the Commercial Manager.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure work is carried out in line with internal processes and governance.

To be successful for this Quantity Surveyor role you must have:

• Minimum 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• 3+ years' experience working at Quantity Surveyor level.
• Excellent understanding of Contract Law, with NEC suite experience preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness.
• Willingness to undertake site visits.
• Full UK driving licence.