Quantity Surveyor

Mane Contract Services; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Share Save scheme

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Mane Contract Services are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor – Structural Steelwork to lead commercial and contractual management on nationwide projects across the UK. You will oversee subcontractor accounts, variations, valuations and final accounts while maximizing profitability and cash flow.

With a minimum of 5 years’ QS experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, you will work closely with project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Quantity Surveying experience in construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Proactive, commercially focused with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in structural steelwork advantageous but not essential.
• RICS membership or progress towards accreditation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects.
• Review, negotiate and agree subcontract documentation, including terms and conditions, warranties and bonds.
• Prepare, assess and submit variations, claims, measurements and interim valuations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including negotiations and final account agreements.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, profitability and cash flow forecasts.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and provide regular updates on project performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while protecting the company’s financial interests.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attend project sites nationwide to liaise with subcontractors and project teams.
• Support the successful commercial and financial delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Education

HND or degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Structural Steelwork

Salary: Negotiable DOE | UK-Wide Projects | Permanent Opportunity

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge within a well-established construction business?

We’re working with a highly regarded structural steelwork specialist with over 75 years of industry experience, delivering an impressive portfolio of projects across the UK and Europe. From standard building frames to complex structural steelwork installations, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, expertise and successful project delivery.

Due to continued demand, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects nationwide, with a particular focus on subcontractor account management, cost control and maximising profitability.

Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially successful from inception through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects.
• Review, negotiate and agree subcontract documentation, including terms and conditions, warranties and bonds.
• Prepare, assess and submit variations, claims, measurements and interim valuations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including negotiations and final account agreements.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, profitability and cash flow forecasts.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and provide regular updates on project performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while protecting the company's financial interests.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attend project sites nationwide to liaise with subcontractors and project teams.
• Support the successful commercial and financial delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and work independently.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Experience within the structural steelwork sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

An HND or degree in a relevant discipline would be beneficial, as would RICS membership or progress towards professional accreditation.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Health plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Share Save scheme.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm.
• Friday: 8:30am – 3:45pm.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established specialist contractor where you can take ownership of your projects, contribute to commercial success and further develop your career within the structural steelwork sector.