Quantity Surveyor

RHL Construction and Property; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth. The role involves managing commercial aspects of projects including budgeting, client interaction, and procurement, while ensuring compliance with contracts and industry practices. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and significant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and contract law.
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maximise successful running and commercial control of each project.
• Create schedules of works and budgets and quantify the Bill of Quantities.
• Prepare and manage project budget costs, monthly forecasts, and invoices.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

55k to 60k per annum + package

Plymouth

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.

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

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

Personal Traits:

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

For more information, please call (phone number removed) or attach your CV.