Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

INDCOM in Blackpool is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with strong main contracting and Design & Build experience to take commercial responsibility for multiple projects from pre-construction to completion.

You will work closely with Operations and senior management to ensure projects are delivered profitably, with autonomy to manage your diary and workload across two to three schemes concurrently.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering main contracting projects, with strong D&B background.
• Exposure to valuations, forecasts and final accounts for multiple schemes.
• Ability to manage several projects and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for multiple projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Manage budgets, costs, forecasts and commercial risks.
• Prepare valuations, payments and final accounts, and review variations.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and account management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and present confidently at meetings.

Skills

Main contracting experience

New-build projects

Design & Build contracts

Valuations & final accounts

Commercial awareness

Client-facing communication

Multitask management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Main Contracting / D&B

Location - Blackpool

Salary/Package - Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a growing construction business with an expanding portfolio of projects across the North West. The business specialises in delivering high-quality refurbishment and new-build developments, with a particular focus on assisted living, residential and commercial hospitality schemes.

Due to continued growth within this area of the business, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects and play an important role in the continued development of the business.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for your own projects, working closely with the Operations and senior management teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

The role would suit a commercially minded QS with strong main contracting experience, particularly someone who has worked on new-build projects under Design & Build contracts.

You will have the autonomy to manage your own diary and workload, typically overseeing two to three projects at different stages at any one time.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Managing projects under Design & Build contracts
• Managing budgets, costs, forecasts and commercial performance
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications, payments and final accounts
• Managing subcontractor procurement and subcontract accounts
• Reviewing and agreeing variations, additional works and commercial changes
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with the Operations team to ensure projects are delivered commercially and effectively
• Supporting the estimating and pricing process for projects within the client base
• Reviewing tenders, specifications, drawings and project information
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Attending client meetings and acting as a confident commercial representative of the business
• Supporting the development of new and existing client relationships
• Managing your own workload, diary and project priorities effectively
• Ensuring projects are commercially controlled from inception through to final account
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of this area of the business

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong main contracting experience
• Proven experience working on new-build projects
• Experience working under Design & Build contracts
• A strong understanding of construction commercial management
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to independently manage your own diary and workload
• Strong subcontract procurement and account management experience
• Good knowledge of valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detailExcellent client-facing and communication skills
• Confidence building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Experience within assisted living, residential, commercial or hospitality projects would be advantageous
• Experience across refurbishment and new-build projects
• A proactive approach and the ability to work closely with operational teams
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageous
• Ideally locally based to allow regular office attendance when required

Projects

• Refurbishment of existing buildings to create assisted living apartments
• New-build assisted living developments
• New-build commercial developments
• Hospitality sector projects

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunity to join a growing and developing area of the business
• Genuine opportunity to make an impact
• Autonomy and responsibility over your own projects
• Exposure to a varied range of new-build and refurbishment schemes
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and the Operations team
• Strong client-facing opportunity
• Long-term career progression within a growing construction business

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

INDCOM