Quantity Surveyor

Anderselite; Heslington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team focusing on various projects in Manchester or Leeds. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in the commercial sectors, post contract packages, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a company car, BUPA healthcare, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

BUPA healthcare

Life assurance

25 days holiday increasing with service

Holiday purchase scheme

Gym subsidy

Social club membership

Qualifications

• Experience working on post contract packages in the construction industry.
• Experience in managing and working effectively within a team.
• Extensive experience in preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Procuring subcontract packages.
• Preparing and managing subcontractor order documentation.
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Experience working as a QS in the commercial sectors

Expert negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proactive approach

Education

Degree-qualified and/or working towards MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

BIM tools

Computer-aided measurement tools

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Yorkshire

Anderselite are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our clients commercial team in Manchester or Leeds, working on a variation of commercial type projects (not residential).

Your Responsibilities:

• Procuring subcontract packages
• Assembling and managing enquiry documentation
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations, and making informed recommendations
• Preparing and managing subcontractor order documentation
• Overseeing payments to subcontractors
• Commercial management of subcontract packages
• Supporting the preparation of main contract valuations
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly forecast reporting
• Finalizing accounts for subcontract packages
• Contributing to project risk and opportunity planning
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Identifying opportunities for design development to improve project delivery
• Managing client valuations and variations through to final account agreement
• Ensuring compliance with all contract requirements

What Were Looking For:

• Experience working as a QS in the commercial sectors.
• Experience working on post contract packages in the construction industry.
• Experience in managing and working effectively within a team.
• Degree-qualified and/or working towards MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Comfortable working as a No. Surveyor within a commercial team, with a strong commitment to project success.
• Positive, proactive approach with excellent collaboration skills.
• Expert negotiation skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with BIM and computer-aided measurement tools.
• Extensive experience in:
  • Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
  • Managing subcontract accounts and procurement
  • Adhering to company best practice procedures
  • Understanding health and safety regulations

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• BUPA healthcare
• Life assurance
  • 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Gym subsidy
  • Social club membership