Quantity Surveyor

CLC Group Limited; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs from design through to completion. The candidate will ensure that projects stay within budget while maintaining quality standards. Experience in the construction sector and strong commercial awareness are essential. The role offers a chance to work within a dynamic team environment and contribute to diverse projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the construction sector, including social housing.
• Detailed understanding of contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and monitor commercial activities to meet project objectives.
• Ensure project profit objectives and targets are met.
• Produce accurate forecasts of project cost to completion.

Skills

Experience in construction sector

Understanding of contracts

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Numeracy skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

CLC is one of the UK’s leading property maintenance and refurbishment groups with a turnover of c.£250m, around 1,000 employees and a national presence serving sectors such as social housing, defence, hotel and leisure, healthcare, education, and more.

The Role

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs in the construction industry, from design through to completion, ensuring a project stays within budget and meets quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and monitor commercial activities to meet the project objectives, ensuring best practice.
• Ensure project profit objectives and targets are met and cash and margin are managed to maximise performance, all in a manner consistent with group processes.
• Obtain and evaluate information to provide a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials and services for designated projects/contracts.
• Produce accurate forecasts of project cost to completion in line with budgets and report any changes that may affect project costs and/or timescale.
• Ensure individual contract information complies with Health, Safety, Welfare and Legal requirements and quality standards.
• Manage work to maintain client/customer care requirements and ensure they are met.

Experience And Skills

• Experience in a similar role within the construction sector, including social housing.
• Detailed understanding of contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, financial and numeracy skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proactive team player who can also work well with others.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community