Quantity Surveyor

Client 2; Swanley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a leading main contractor in Swanley, Kent. You will take commercial responsibility for projects, working with the project manager, commercial team, subcontractors and client representatives.

The role offers a clear path to head up the commercial team in coming years. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in a main contractor setting, strong contract knowledge and commercial acumen to protect and maximise project margins.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract knowledge.
• Willingness to take ownership and progress to senior commercial roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and financial performance.
• Administer contracts with emphasis on JCT forms of contract.
• Prepare, review and manage applications for payment, valuations and variations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
• Review subcontractor applications, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor costs and provide accurate forecasts.
• Assist with the resolution of commercial disputes when required.
• Contribute to improving commercial processes and controls across projects.

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Swanley, Kent

Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background working for a main contractor? Do you have JCT contract experience and the commercial expertise to take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final account?

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can take responsibility for commercial performance, work closely with project delivery teams and play a key role in protecting and maximising project margins, this could be the opportunity for you.

Our client is an established construction contractor delivering a range of high-value projects and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with a Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for your projects, working closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.

This is a hands-on position suited to a Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing contracts, negotiating with stakeholders and making commercially sound decisions, with the view to head up the commercial team in a senior position in the years to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and financial performance.
• Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms, with particular emphasis on JCT forms of contract.
• Prepare, review and manage applications for payment, valuations, variations and change.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review subcontractor applications, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Manage contractual notices, extensions of time and other relevant commercial matters.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and provide accurate financial forecasts.
• Assist with the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes where required.
• Contribute to improving commercial processes and maintaining strong commercial controls across projects.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record within a main contractor environment.

You will have strong commercial awareness, excellent contract knowledge and the confidence to manage your own workload while working closely with operational and senior management teams.

Desirable

• Experience working across complex or high-value construction projects.
• Experience managing multiple subcontract packages.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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