Quantity Surveyor

Think Recruitment; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is partnering with a private construction business to recruit a Quantity Surveyor at Assistant, QS or Senior level. The role covers commercial management from procurement to project completion, with opportunities to take ownership of larger, more complex projects and to work closely with Project Managers and the wider team.

Ideal candidates will have main contractor experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out, plus strong cost control, negotiations and CVR/Final

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor or construction business.
• Experience across new build, refurbishment, fit-out or general construction.
• Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes.
• Experience with subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and organised approach.
• The ability to work effectively alongside operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to completion
• Preparing, reviewing and managing project budgets and forecasts
• Subcontract and supplier procurement and negotiation
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Reviewing applications for payment and preparing interim valuations
• Managing variations, valuations and change control
• Preparing monthly CVRs and commercial reports
• Monitoring project costs against budget and identifying commercial risks
• Supporting or managing final accounts
• Working closely with the operational team to maximise project performance
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle

Job description

About the Company

An established, privately owned construction business with over 20 years' experience delivering construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across the UK.

The business works across a varied range of sectors including industrial and logistics, commercial, retail, leisure, education and social care, delivering projects from smaller refurbishment and fit-out schemes through to larger new-build developments.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an additional Quantity Surveyor.

The Opportunity

The business is open to candidates across different levels of experience, from an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress, through to an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

You will be involved in the commercial management of projects from procurement through to completion, working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, clients, subcontractors and the wider project team.

The level of responsibility will reflect your experience, with Assistant QS candidates supported in developing their commercial skills, whilst experienced QS and Senior QS candidates will have the opportunity to take ownership of larger and more complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to completion
• Preparing, reviewing and managing project budgets and forecasts
• Subcontract and supplier procurement and negotiation
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Reviewing applications for payment and preparing interim valuations
• Managing variations, valuations and change control
• Preparing monthly CVRs and commercial reports
• Monitoring project costs against budget and identifying commercial risks
• Supporting or managing final accounts
• Working closely with the operational team to maximise project performance
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle

About You

The company is happy to consider candidates at Assistant QS, QS or Senior QS level, with the key requirement being relevant construction experience and a strong commercial mindset.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working for a main contractor or construction business
• Experience across new build, refurbishment, fit-out or general construction
• Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes
• Experience with subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive and organised approach
• The ability to work effectively alongside operational teamsFor an Assistant QS, this is an opportunity to develop your commercial experience with exposure to procurement, valuations, variations, CVRs, subcontract management and final accounts.

For an experienced QS or Senior QS, the role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, manage commercial performance and play a key role within the wider project team