Quantity Surveyor

Calibre Search; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Car Allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Calibre Search in Reading seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on a portfolio of projects across demolition, asbestos removal, land remediation and passive fire protection. The role involves site visits, travel and potential overnight stays as projects vary across a national footprint.

You will support the commercial team, mentor junior members, and ensure effective cost control, budgeting and final accounts across NEC and JCT contract

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or recognised qualification.
• At least 5 years post-graduate experience.
• Experience in managing commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects from inception to final account.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment and manage invoicing.
• Manage variations, change control and contractual issues.
• Review contract terms for commercial compliance.
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors.
• Produce monthly CVR, WIP reports and commercial forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, revenue and profitability.
• Maintain client relationships and resolve disputes.
• Attend site and client progress meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3

NEC4

JCT contracts

Job description

Location: Reading

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Bonus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established and growing specialist contractor based in Reading.

The business operates across a range of specialist construction and enabling works projects, including demolition, asbestos removal, land remediation and passive fire protection.

With a strong national presence and an expanding portfolio of projects, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where there is genuine scope to develop your career and progress into more senior positions.

The Role

Reporting into the commercial team, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, providing support across all aspects of the quantity surveying function.

The role will involve regular site visits, including travel and occasional overnight stays, with the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial management of projects from inception through to final account.
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment and managing invoicing.
• Managing variations, change control and contractual issues.
• Reviewing contract terms and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors.
• Agreeing subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Producing monthly CVR reports, WIP reports and commercial forecasts.
• Monitoring project costs, revenue and profitability.
• Managing client relationships and resolving commercial disputes.
• Attending site and client progress meetings.
• Providing contractual support across NEC projects.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.

About You

We are interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors who have previous experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a recognised industry qualification.
• At least 5 years' post-graduate experience.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects.
• A good understanding of NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts.
• Experience with applications for payment, variations and change management.
• Subcontractor procurement and account management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of cost control and project profitability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The flexibility to travel to sites and stay away when required.
• Both Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors will be considered, with salary and responsibilities reflecting experience.

We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.