Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Reading-based role with a strong specialist contractor client. You will manage commercial aspects across a varied project portfolio, including site visits and travel.

A degree in QS and 5+ years’ post-grad experience are expected, with NEC3/NEC4/JCT contract knowledge and strong cost control skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of 45,000–65,000 plus a company car/allowance and bonus, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or recognised industry qualification.
• At least 5 years' post-graduate experience.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects.
• 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 understanding of cost control and project profitability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to travel to sites and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

5+ years experience

NEC3/NEC4/JCT contracts

Applications for payment

Variations & change management

Subcontractor procurement

Cost control

Project profitability

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

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.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.