Quantity Surveyor

Legacie; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction company based in Liverpool is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple projects. Responsibilities include financial management, producing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Medical Cash plan

Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial aspects of projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of multiple projects.
• Produce detailed cost estimates and financial reports.
• Manage client and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Cost management software

MS Excel

Job description

Knowsley surfacing are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor /Senior to join the team based out of its Head office in Liverpool.

Are you a QS / Senior looking for that new opportunity and challenge, if so we would love to hear from you.

Knowsley Surfacing operate as a national company working throughout the UK, we provide advice on any query the client may have and will always offer value engineering options to the client due to our knowledge of the industry.

Due to continuous growth an opportunity to join the team has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Duties

• Overseeing the financial management of multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Producing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
• Tender processes and preparing subcontractor agreements.
• Value engineering to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets and providing regular financial updates to senior management.
• Conducting site visits to assess progress, quality, and costs.
• Managing client and subcontractor relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Resolving any contractual disputes or financial issues that may arise during the project.
• Producing final account submissions and managing post-project evaluations.
• Working closely as a team to deliver on results
• Working closely with our customers on a daily basis.

What you will need to succeed:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field (RICS or CIOB qualification is highly desirable) but not essential.
• Quantity Surveyor, with a background in Tarmac, Civils, Ground works, but other sectors will be considered.
• Proven experience in managing financial aspects of schemes, including cost estimating, budgeting, and tendering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in using cost management software and MS Excel.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Package / Benefits

• Competitive salary on offer
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Medical Cash plan
• Employee Assistance

Job Type

• Full time / Permanent
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

If you are interested in this opportunity, and feel you have the key skills and attributes then please apply on line and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to discuss.