Quantity Surveyor

PSR Solutions; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is sourcing an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 main contractor on a £60m landmark education project in Sheffield. You will join the commercial team and manage costs, procurement and final accounts from procurement through to handover.

The successful candidate will have main contractor experience on large schemes, possess strong contractual knowledge and be capable of delivering value through proactive cost control and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects (education sector is a plus).
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for commercial management of designated packages on the £60m project.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly cost/value reports and commercial forecasts.
• Lead procurement and commercial management of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Prepare tender enquiries, analyse returns and provide procurement recommendations.
• Negotiate subcontract packages and supplier agreements to achieve best value.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Identify and manage variations and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide commercial advice to project management and wider team.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract management

Education

BSc/BEng in Quantity Surveying or Construction

Job description

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of my client, a Tier 1 main contractor.

They are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced QS to join a £60m landmark education project in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key commercial role within a high-profile project, working alongside an experienced project team and a well-established Tier 1 contractor offering excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role

As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager, design team, subcontractors and wider delivery team.

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated packages, ensuring costs are effectively controlled, risks are managed and commercial opportunities are maximised.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of designated packages and areas of the £60m project.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reports and commercial forecasts.
• Lead the procurement and commercial management of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Prepare tender enquiries, analyse returns and make procurement recommendations.
• Negotiate subcontract packages and supplier agreements to achieve best commercial value.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations, contra-charges and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and manage variations, changes and commercial opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure contractual notices and commercial correspondence are issued accurately and within the required timescales.
• Monitor expenditure against agreed budgets and proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Review and agree subcontractor applications and valuations.
• Maintain accurate records of commitments, accruals, liabilities, forecasts and commercial risks.
• Support the management of the project risk and opportunity register.
• Work closely with the site and project teams to ensure commercial objectives are aligned with project delivery.
• Attend and contribute to commercial, progress and subcontractor meetings.
• Provide proactive commercial advice to the Project Manager and wider project team.
• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives where appropriate.
• Manage the commercial close-out of subcontract packages and agree final accounts.
• Support the Commercial Manager with the overall financial performance and reporting of the project.
• Build strong professional relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team where required.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with main contractor experience, ideally having worked on large-scale construction projects.

You’ll be commercially astute, confident managing subcontractors and supply-chain partners, and able to take ownership of your packages from procurement through to final account.

Experience within education, commercial, residential, healthcare, mixed-use or other major construction projects would be advantageous.

Strong contractual and commercial knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced project environment are essential.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected Tier 1 contractor and play a key commercial role on a £60m landmark project in Sheffield.

The business has a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation for investing in its people, offering genuine opportunities for career progression, professional development and long-term stability.