Quantity Surveyor

Workforce People and Data Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce People and Data Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a range of North West projects. You will support the senior team from tender through to final accounts, ensuring commercial performance is maintained.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a QS/commercial role, good knowledge of contracts, and strong IT skills with Excel. The role offers salary circa £36,000–£38,000 plus a package depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in QS/commercial role within construction or related environment.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience with valuations, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of projects from tender through to completion.
• Prepare and review valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Cost control and monitoring project performance.
• Prepare and analyse subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Reviewing and agreeing variations and additional works.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Assist with procurement and subcontract management.
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure commercial performance is maintained.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Job description

Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cheshire
Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 + package

A well-established and growing specialist contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their career within a successful, established business working on a varied portfolio of projects across the North West.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior commercial team and project managers, gaining responsibility across the full commercial lifecycle of projects.

The Role

• Assisting with the commercial management of projects from tender through to completion

• Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts

• Cost control and monitoring project performance

• Preparing and analysing subcontractor and supplier enquiries

• Reviewing and agreeing variations and additional works

• Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and cost reports

• Assisting with procurement and subcontract management

• Working closely with site and project teams to ensure commercial performance is maintained

• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation

• Developing relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

About You

We are looking for an Assistant or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor with some previous commercial experience within construction, civil engineering, building, specialist contracting or a related environment.

You may currently be working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Graduate Quantity Surveyor or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor and be looking for the next step in your career.

You should have:

• Previous experience in a QS / commercial role

• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes

• Experience with valuations, variations, procurement and cost control

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Good communication and negotiation skills

• Good IT skills, particularly Excel

• A proactive and commercially minded approach

• The ability to work effectively with both site and office-based teams

Relevant qualifications such as a degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline would be advantageous, although relevant commercial experience will also be considered.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work.

The company offers a supportive working environment where you will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and progress your career.

Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 depending on experience