Quantity Surveyor

V7 Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/ car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare and health plan

Supportive team environment with devop

Development opportunities

Job summary

V7 Recruitment is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for a Preston-based role within a reputable tier one main contractor. You will take responsibility for the commercial management and delivery of an allocated project, working closely with clients, subcontractors and the project team.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, site-based construction experience, strong commercial understanding and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Site-based construction experience is required.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding is essential.
• Good knowledge of construction and contractual requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Pro-active approach with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good IT, reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the financial and commercial control of the project.
• Ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting and commercial administration.
• Leading subcontractor procurement and placing subcontract orders.
• Managing subcontractor payments, notices and payment schedules.
• Maintaining procurement schedules, collateral warranty trackers and other commercial documentation.
• Managing the main contract, amendments and associated contract documents.
• Agreeing valuations, variations and general contract administration with clients.
• Monitoring payments due and cash received to maximise project cash flow.
• Attending and chairing risk meetings, identifying potential issues and putting mitigation plans in place.
• Working closely with the project team to identify and resolve commercial issues at an early stage.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.
• Ensuring final accounts are resolved within the required timescales.
• Supporting other members of the commercial team and promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring company and regional commercial procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor- Preston Our client are a reputable tier one main contractor who are looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the commercial management and successful delivery of an allocated project. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven QS who enjoys working closely with clients, subcontractors and the wider project team, whilst having real ownership of their project.

In return they are offering:

• Competitive salary
• Company car/ car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare and health plan
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

Ideal candidate:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Previous site-based experience within the construction industry
• Strong commercial and financial understanding
• Good knowledge of construction and contractual requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Pro-active approach with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good IT, reporting and presentation skills

Duties will include:

• Taking responsibility for the financial and commercial control of the project.
• Ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting and commercial administration.
• Leading subcontractor procurement and placing subcontract orders.
• Managing subcontractor payments, notices and payment schedules.
• Maintaining procurement schedules, collateral warranty trackers and other commercial documentation.
• Managing the main contract, amendments and associated contract documents.
• Agreeing valuations, variations and general contract administration with clients.
• Monitoring payments due and cash received to maximise project cash flow.
• Attending and chairing risk meetings, identifying potential issues and putting mitigation plans in place.
• Working closely with the project team to identify and resolve commercial issues at an early stage.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.
• Ensuring final accounts are resolved within the required timescales.
• Supporting other members of the commercial team and promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Ensuring company and regional commercial procedures are followed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a role with genuine responsibility, strong client exposure and the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial delivery of a project. The successful candidate will be joining a team where commercial awareness, strong relationships and early problem solving are highly valued.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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