Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

10% car allowance

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is partnering with a client in St Austell to appoint a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor for housing projects. The role offers a salary up to 57,000 plus a car allowance, permanent position, and a competitive benefits package.

You will oversee pre- and post-contract commercial activities, manage tenders, valuations, variations and contract documentation, and monitor costs, programme and quality to safeguard profitability and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a quantity surveyor in domestic housing projects.
• Knowledge of cost management and reporting practices.
• Ability to manage valuations, variations and payments.
• Familiarity with tendering processes and subcontractor quotes.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-contract commercial support across Major and Minor Works projects.
• Assist with tender preparation and obtain competitive quotations.
• Manage valuations, variations, payments and contract documentation.
• Monitor project costs, financial performance and programme to maintain targets.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

CDM regulations knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Local supply chain understanding

Education

HNC or Level 5 qualification in building construction

Job description

St Austell

Salary up to 57,000 + Car allowance

Permanent

Sphere Solutions are partnering with their client to recruit a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to ensure housing projects are delivered profitably and to the required standards of cost, time, quality, safety and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective pre- and post-contract commercial support across Major and Minor Works projects.
• Assist with tender preparation, including obtaining competitive subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Manage valuations, variations, payments and contract documentation, ensuring works are properly instructed and recorded.
• Monitor project costs, financial performance, programme and quality, taking action to maintain commercial targets.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial regulations, health & safety requirements and statutory obligations, while providing accurate commercial reporting.

Candidate Specification

• HNC or Equivalent level 5 qualification in building construction
• Experience of working as an quantity surveyor in the house building industry
• Have an understanding of the local supply chain
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety
• Extensive experience of how to delivery company profits

On Offer

The role offers a competitive salary, 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a 10% car allowance and payment of professional membership fees plus many more.

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