Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension with employer contribution

Life insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Skilled Careers is partnering with a well-established contractor to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will oversee commercial performance on a programme of refurbishment projects worth £1m–£15m.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage CVRs, valuations and monthly invoicing while supporting junior team members, with a focus on profitability and contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying and managing commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Strong cost control and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with valuations, CVRs and monthly invoicing.
• Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of projects from start to finish.
• Ensure full commercial entitlement is secured under the contract.
• Monitor costs, revenue, margins and overall performance.
• Prepare and manage CVRs, CVCs and management accounts.
• Manage valuations, applications and monthly invoicing.
• Monitor cash flow and resolve commercial queries.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance on performance.
• Analyze management information and project costs.
• Support robust budget and cost control.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Cost control

Valuations & CVRs

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

I'm working with a well-established construction and property services contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Stratford-upon-Avon.The successful candidate will work on a major programme of planned refurbishment and improvement works across residential properties, managing the commercial performance of projects ranging from £1m to £15m.

The Role

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll take commercial responsibility for a range of planned works programmes, working closely with the operational team and supporting more junior members of the commercial function.

The projects include a variety of residential improvement and refurbishment works, such as:

• Re-roofing
• Kitchen and bathroom replacements
• Window and door replacements
• Electrical testing and inspection programmes
• Residential refurbishment
• Elemental improvement works

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially controlled, profitable and delivered in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of projects from start to completion
• Ensure full commercial entitlement is secured under the contract
• Monitor project costs, revenue, margins and overall performance
• Prepare and manage CVRs, CVCs and management accounts
• Manage valuations, applications and monthly invoicing
• Monitor cash flow and resolve commercial queries
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Work closely with Operations and Finance on commercial performance
• Analyse management information and project costs
• Support robust budget and cost control
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Provide guidance and support to more junior members of the commercial team

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience managing the commercial side of construction projects
• Strong cost control and commercial management skills
• Experience with valuations, CVRs and financial reporting
• Good Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and formulas
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A full UK driving licence

Property Services / Social Housing experience would be advantageous, particularly experience with:

• Planned Maintenance
• Refurbishment
• Residential improvement works
• NHF SOR / Schedule of Rates
• Social Housing contracts

However, candidates from other construction sectors such as residential/new build will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• £50,000-£60,000 basic salary
• £4,000 annual car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Pension with employer contribution
• Life insurance

Interested

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity and have a strong commercial background, we'd be keen to hear from you.