Quantity Surveyor

TipTopJob; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career progression

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is assisting a well-established construction contractor in Reading to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role covers pre-construction through final account and requires strong commercial and contractual acumen.

You will work with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, across stadia, hospitality, commercial, retail and leisure sectors.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects from tender through to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Review tenders and procure subcontractors and suppliers.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and competitive tenders.
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations and payments.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow and margins.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities across the lifecycle.
• Lead final accounts negotiation and closure.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial focus

Independent working

Education

QS degree or related construction discipline

Job description

Location: Reading

Salary: GBP60,000 : GBP70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full:Time Permanent

PPM Recruitment is working on behalf of a well:established and growing construction contractor that is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor at its Reading office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven QS to work on a diverse portfolio of high:quality projects across the stadia, hospitality, commercial, retail, leisure and specialist residential sectors, with project values ranging up to GBP50 million.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and ambitious business offering excellent career progression and the opportunity to work on prestigious and technically interesting projects.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of projects from pre:construction and procurement through to final account.

Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and operational teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining strong commercial and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of projects from tender through to final account.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Reviewing tenders and supporting the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and competitive tender processes.
• Administering contracts, valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow, margins and overall financial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and agreeing variations and change orders.
• Managing subcontract accounts and resolving commercial issues.
• Leading and negotiating final accounts.
• Working closely with project delivery teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting regularly to senior management.

About You

We are looking for either an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge.

Ideally, You Will Have

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account.
• Experience within one or more of the following sectors:
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder:management skills.
• A commercially focused and proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider commercial and project team.

Whats on Offer

• GBP60,000 : GBP70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on projects valued up to GBP50 million.
• Exposure to prestigious stadia, hospitality, commercial and leisure developments.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Long:term career prospects within an established and growing contractor.

If youre an ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for the opportunity to work on high:profile projects up to GBP50 million while developing your commercial career, wed be keen to hear from you.