Quantity Surveyor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Construction Quantity Surveyor for an 18-month contract (24 hours per week) with a hybrid working pattern.

You will manage the commercial and financial aspects of projects, including cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial control.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject, strong numerical and negotiation skills, and the ability to liaise with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction practices.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related subject

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Monitor project costs, risks and financial exposure.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts.
• Manage procurement and tendering activities.
• Prepare tender documentation, BoQs and pricing schedules.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier tenders.
• Administer construction contracts and manage variations, change orders and claims.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Assess subcontractor applications and issue payment certificates.
• Identify commercial risks and support value engineering.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related subject

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Construction Quantity Surveyor

18-month contract (24 hours per week)

£60 per hour - Inside IR35

Glasgow - Hybrid

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background? Are you looking for your next contract opportunity with a major transformation project?

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects, including cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
• Monitor project costs, risks and financial exposure
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts
• Manage procurement and tendering activities
• Prepare tender documentation, BoQs and pricing schedules
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier tenders
• Administer construction contracts and manage variations, change orders and claims
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
• Assess subcontractor applications and issue payment certificates
• Identify commercial risks and support value engineering
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Strong knowledge of UK construction practices
• Experience with NEC contracts
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Experience with cost management, procurement and contract administration
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related subject

Desirable:

• RICS / CIOB or similar professional membership
• Experience working on large-scale construction or transformation projects
• Strong experience managing variations, claims and final accounts