Quantity Surveyor

HR GO Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in construction processes and will be responsible for managing commercial risks, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders. With opportunities for professional development and an engaging work environment, this role is perfect for proactive candidates looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional experience in site-based commercial work.
• Strong knowledge of construction and tendering processes.
• Expertise in cost management and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms and manage commercial risk.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure contractual compliance.
• Collaborate to deliver projects on budget.
• Document change management and variations.
• Prepare payment applications and perform cost reconciliation.
• Familiar with estimating and tendering processes.
• Provide commercial support for bids and proposals.
• Forecast anticipated revenue for projects.
• Travel to site for valuation and meetings.

Skills

Site-based commercial work

Construction processes knowledge

Cost management expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team. If you are passionate about site-based commercial work and have proven experience in contributing to project bids and tendering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiating contract terms and managing commercial risk in line with project scope and priced schedules.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and all other stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress and resolving any obstacles to ensure contractual compliance.
• Collaborating with contracts managers and site supervisors to deliver projects on budget and programme.
• Accurately documenting change management, variations, and project updates.
• Preparing timely payment applications and performing internal cost value reconciliation.
• Maintaining familiarity with estimating and tendering processes to ensure accurate project bids and valuations.
• Providing commercial support and input to aid estimating, bid preparation, and tender analysis for commercially sound proposals.
• Forecasting anticipated revenue for projects under your commercial control.
• Travelling to site for valuation of works and account meetings as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Professional experience in site-based commercial work.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and the tendering process.
• Expertise in cost management and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

If you are a proactive and ambitious Quantity Surveyor with the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.