Quantity Surveyor

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious project in Exeter, UK. The role involves preparing and managing project budgets, handling procurement, and ensuring contract compliance. Candidates should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, possess RICS membership, and have strong skills in negotiation and leadership. This position offers a competitive package including a car allowance, company bonus, and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional membership with RICS or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and cost control processes.
• Proven, demonstrable ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Handling procurement and managing contracts.
• Managing monthly valuations and payment applications.
• Assessing variations and claims.
• Liasing with site teams, clients and suppliers.
• Preparing and managing contracts and ensuring compliance.
• Producing regular cost reports for stakeholders.
• Managing all commercial and financial aspects of the contract and leading the commercial team for cost control and value for money.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Commercial management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Professional membership with RICS

Tools

Relevant software tools

Job description

Overview

Options Resourcing are working with one of the UKs most project diverse constructions companies to find a permanent position for a Senior Quantity Surveyor required for a prestigious project in Exeter. Ideally the quantity surveyor will have previous experience with student accommodation or high rise residential would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Handling procurement by obtaining quotes negotiating with subcontractors and placing orders.
• Managing monthly valuations and payment applications.
• Assessing variations and claims.
• Liasing with site teams, clients and suppliers.
• Preparing and managing contracts and ensuring compliance.
• Producing regular cost reports for stakeholders.
• A day will typically include managing all commercial and financial aspects of our client's high profile contract and being responsible for the commercial team to ensure effective cost control as well as value for money from the supply and sub-contract chain and timely delivery of the project.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost control processes, and procurement strategies.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven, demonstrable ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in relevant software tools

Benefits

The package comes with car allowance as well as company bonus, pension and private healthcare. If you are available and looking for your next role please apply here or call Will on 01179100570