Quantity Surveyor

HR GO Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial project delivery in Plymouth. This role involves both office and site work, requiring a proactive individual skilled in project management, tender review, budgeting, and client interactions. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and extensive industry experience, along with strong communication and numerical abilities.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and contract law.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Maximise commercial control of projects while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Review tender documents for requirements and risks.
• Prepare and manage budget costs and forecasts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying

Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth to support the commercial aspects of project delivery. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will assist project teams with commercial, financial, and contract-related matters, ensuring industry best practices are followed. This role will be both site and office based.

Main Duties:

• Commercial Project Management: Maximise the successful running and commercial control of each project, ensuring they are delivered cost-effectively and in accordance with contract conditions.
• Tender Review: Carefully review tender documents to identify requirements and potential risks.
• Scheduling and Budgeting: Create schedules of works and budgets and quantify the Bill of Quantities when required.
• Client Interaction: Attend meetings with clients and their representatives, presenting the company's position.
• Procurement: Manage procurement of sub-contract packages, labour-only packages, and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery to meet project schedules.
• Reporting: Prepare and manage project budget costs, monthly forecast reports, and periodic valuations and invoices.
• Variation Management: Handle variations and ensure all additional works are recorded and adequately documented for full revenue recovery.
• Team Support: Provide guidance and advice to other project team members, monitor and manage workload for direct reports, and develop their performance.
• Qualified to HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and contract law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong numerical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel between sites.

Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or willingness to work towards it.

• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• Proactive problem solver with innovative thinking.

For more information, please call 07702 696233 or attach your CV.