Quantity Surveyor

Caval Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support refurbishment and new build projects nationwide. You will manage commercial aspects of education, MOD and public sector schemes valued up to £70m, ensuring cost control and timely payments.

To succeed you will have 5+ years in a Tier 1/main contractor environment, with strong JCT knowledge, excellent communication, and a proven ability to drive procedures and cost efficiency on large fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1/Main Contractor (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of JCT and related construction contracts.
• Background in build or large fit-out projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and controls.
• Commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate terms with various parties.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Submission of interim payment applications.
• Preparation of monthly cost and value reconciliation reports / project cost control.
• Assisting with all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations.
• Manage and value variations.
• Attend meetings for the agreement of final accounts.
• Post contract liaison with clients.
• Sub-contract negotiation and letting.
• Joint responsibility of managing contract costs including payments to sub-contractors.
• Assist with the management of contractual documentation.
• Placing sub-contract orders.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

JCT contracts

Build/fit-out projects

Communication

Organised/self-starter

Commercial negotiation

Job description

Job Title

Quantity Surveyor (New Build & Refurbishment)

Location

Glasgow, Scotland

Salary

£65k to £80k + Package

Role Overview

Quantity Surveyor supporting the commercial team in delivering refit and refurbishment on Education, MOD, Public Sector projects nationwide ranging in value (£15m - £70m).

Key Requirements

• 5+ years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 / Main Contractor
• Strong knowledge of commercial and construction contracts such as JCT
• Preferred background in build or large fit out construction projects
• Good communicator, able to deal with a range of people, tasks and obligations
• Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and effectively manage all aspects of the works
• Commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate terms with a range of parties

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Submission of interim payment applications
• Preparation of monthly cost and value reconciliation reports / Project cost control
• Assisting with all commercial aspects of allocated projects
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations
• Manage and value variations
• Attend meetings for the agreement of final accounts
• Post contract liaison with clients
• Sub-contract negotiation and letting
• Joint responsibility of managing contract costs including payments to sub-contractors
• Assist with the management of contractual documentation and letters / Understanding of sub-contracts
• Placing sub-contract orders