Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and client relationships while overseeing multiple projects. This is a permanent role with a salary range between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum, flexibility based on experience. The successful candidate will enjoy career progression, personal development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Internal promotion opportunities

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience on civil engineering infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contracts.
• RICS accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs on projects to maximize profit.
• Prepare and present Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR).
• Assist in procurement and placing of sub-contract orders.

Skills

Cost Management

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Financial Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

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Due to successful company expansion, our client is recruiting permanently for a Quantity Surveyor. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager who has worked for the company for over 10 years, you will be responsible for managing costs with the goal of making as much profit as possible for the company on the projects you’ll be working on and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing client relationships.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be accountable for managing up to 3 projects at one given time and key responsibilities will include managing day to day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company which can be broken down into the following; Assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and final accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms, as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts. This opportunity will also encompass procurement, negotiation and the placing of sub-contract orders; which inevitably leads to assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a minimum of 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying and proven experience of working on civil engineering infrastructure projects in the UK (Rail experience is preferred however not essential). You will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management and have working knowledge of NEC forms of contracts. Due to the office and project locations, you must hold a full UK driving license and reside within 1 hour commute from their office near Welwyn Garden City (hybrid working is available – 2 days working from home, 3 from the office / site). RICS accreditation is desirable however if not completed, our client can support this.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

This company make personal development, career progression and long-term stability a priority. You will be working for a company who encourage internal promotion and want to see their employees progress throughout the company. You will also be part of a fun and energetic working environment.

For this permanent opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere from £50,000 – £60,000 per annum however there may be flexibility on this as the specific salary will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer.