Quantity Surveyor

Regional Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management team and collab.

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established Midlands construction company. This role offers responsibility for managing project costs from inception to completion, maximising profitability and supporting successful delivery across a range of projects.

Based in the Midlands, the role includes a competitive salary package, company car or car allowance, pension, ongoing training and professional development, and clear opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing all project costs from tender stage through to final account.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiating subcontractor packages and procurement schedules.
• Preparing valuations, variations and cost reports.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Monitoring project expenditure and ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and cost control measures.
• Attending client, contractor and site meetings when required.
• Producing monthly financial reports for senior management.
• Assisting with dispute resolution and final account negotiations.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Undertaking any other ad-hoc duties as directed by the company.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree, HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Wanted - Immediate Start!

Midlands | Salary: DOE

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing construction company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take ownership of project costs, maximise profitability, and support the successful delivery of construction projects from inception through to completion.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive management team and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a variety of construction projects

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Experience across commercial, residential, healthcare, education or industrial projects
• Proficiency in commercial management software

Roles & Responsibilities

• Managing all project costs from tender stage through to final account.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiating subcontractor packages and procurement schedules.
• Preparing valuations, variations and cost reports.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Monitoring project expenditure and ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and cost control measures.
• Attending client, contractor and site meetings when required.
• Producing monthly financial reports for senior management.
• Assisting with dispute resolution and final account negotiations.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Undertaking any other ad-hoc duties as directed by the company.

Requirements

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will also be expected to:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
• Work collaboratively to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
• Demonstrate a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Manage multiple projects and workloads effectively.

Health, Safety & Compliance

All employees are required to:

• Comply with all employment legislation and relevant codes of good practice.
• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation.
• Co-operate fully with the company and colleagues to ensure statutory and safety requirements are always met.