Quantity Surveyor

Imperial Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Recruitment Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and financial control of scaffolding contracts from award to final account. You will focus on cost planning, measurement, CVR and supplier management to protect project margins.

The role requires experience in quantity surveying within construction, strong financial analysis skills, and familiarity with NEC/JCT forms. You will work with the CCO and operations team to ensure accurate reporting and timely payments on

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably in scaffolding or construction.
• Strong numerical, financial and analytical skills to interpret cost data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate take-offs, cost estimates and pricing for scaffolding contracts.
• Produce and maintain monthly CVR reports showing cost vs value variances.
• Monitor and control site labour, plant, hire and material costs against budget.
• Measure and value completed works to support valuations and payments.
• Prepare monthly applications for payment and chase certification and payment.
• Identify variations and dayworks, ensuring timely recording and agreement.
• Process subcontractor and supplier invoices and resolve queries promptly.

Skills

Cost control

CVR

Tender submissions

Procurement

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a key member of the commercial team, responsible for the commercial and financial control of scaffolding contracts from award through to final account within the Industrial division.

This position focuses on cost planning, measurement and valuation, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), and the management of subcontractors and suppliers, to protect and improve project margins. The QS will work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Contracts Managers, Site Supervisors and the wider Operations team to ensure accurate cost reporting, timely payment applications, and effective control of materials, plant and labour on allocated contracts, escalating commercial risks as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare accurate take-offs, cost estimates and pricing schedules for scaffolding contracts (tube & fitting, system scaffold, temporary roofs, edge protection) from drawings, designs and site surveys

Support the CCO in the preparation of tender submissions, ensuring pricing is accurate, competitive and reflective of the agreed scope of works

Produce and maintain monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports for allocated contracts, identifying variances between cost and value and reporting findings to the CCO

Monitor and control site labour, plant, hire and material costs against budget and forecast, flagging overspend or commercial risk at the earliest opportunity

Measure and value completed scaffolding works on site to support progress valuations, applications for payment and final accounts

Prepare, submit and track monthly applications for payment/valuations in accordance with contract terms, chasing certification and payment as required

Identify, cost and process variations, additional works and dayworks, ensuring these are accurately recorded, submitted and agreed in a timely manner

Place orders for scaffold materials, plant hire and subcontracted labour, seeking value for money while maintaining quality and delivery standards

Maintain accurate hire, off-hire and material reconciliation records to minimise unnecessary cost and identify recoverable losses

Liaise closely with Contracts Managers, Site Supervisors and scaffold designers to obtain accurate progress, labour and material usage information

Support the CCO in the agreement of final accounts, ensuring all costs, variations and entitlements are fully captured

Maintain up-to-date order book/WIP information for allocated contracts and escape commercial risks or shortfalls to the CCO

Ensure compliance with company commercial processes, templates and governance controls, and keep up to date with relevant industry standards and guidance (e.g. NASC, TG20)

Resolve subcontractor and supplier invoice queries promptly, ensuring payments are processed accurately and within agreed terms

Requirements

Have proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within the scaffolding, access or wider construction industry.

Have a solid understanding of scaffolding systems, materials and methods of work (desirable but not essential).

Have strong numerical, financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret cost data and identify performance drivers.

Have a working knowledge of contract terms, procurement and Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) processes.

Have good communication and stakeholder management skills; able to liaise effectively with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Be competent in relevant software packages, including Excel and commercial/CVR systems.

Have experience working with NEC and/or JCT forms of contract, with the ability to understand and administer key contractual obligations, notices, variations, and entitlement provisions.

Have strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify, manage, and mitigate contractual and financial risks, protecting project margins and the company’s commercial position.

Be confident in negotiating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, with the ability to resolve commercial issues.

Have the commercial awareness and client care skills to identify opportunities for additional works and support the wider team in securing repeat and future business.

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, balancing site-based and office-based demands.