Quantity Surveyor

Talent Link; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Manchester team. This role involves commercial management, procurement, and ensuring contractual compliance. Candidates should possess qualifications in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and Construction Law.
• Knowledge in estimation and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal commercial processes are adhered to.
• Prepare applications for payment and liaise with clients on commercial issues.
• Forecast predicted spend and cash recovery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Numeric skills

Computer literacy

Excellent organisation skills

Time management skills

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

Member of RICS or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Client is a tier 1 contractor operating across major infrastructure and utility projects in the UK. They are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester.

Talent Link is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination

Experience Required for Quantity Surveyor:

- Previous experience in the construction industry.

- HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.

- Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law.

- Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.

- Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.

- Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis.

- Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office.

- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

- Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards. (Desirable)

- CSCS card (Desirable)

Job Responsibilities:

- Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.

- Hold a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that they are working with, and assist in their development and improvement.

- Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for the client, with commercial risks identified.

- Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.

- Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting.

- Prepare applications for payment.

- Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments

- Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams.

- Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with the target.