Quantity Surveyor

Envelope Labour Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial expertise for refurbishment projects. You will manage cost control, oversee valuations, liaise with buyers, and lead subcontractor procurement. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, be an RICS member, and possess exceptional problem-solving and financial management skills. This role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life assurance scheme

Private healthcare

Pension contribution scheme

Access to wealth management advice

Bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day cost control, monitoring and reporting across applicable projects.
• Measure progress, submit valuations, and manage final accounts.
• Liaise with buyers on material procurement.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Methodical thinker

Good knowledge of construction

Excellent problem solving skills

Excellent financial and numeracy management skills

Good communication and negotiating skills

The ability to absorb complex information

Computer literate

Understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Member of RICS

Job description

Envelope Labour Solutions is working with a leading construction company that specialises in housing regeneration. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join the growing team.

Job Summary

This role will provide the team in Yorkshire & East Midlands with commercial expertise and be responsible for the financial delivery of refurbishment projects to ensure that it is procured and delivered within budget and to the highest quality.

From early design costs to final figures, quantity surveyors seek to minimise the costs of the project and enhance value for money whilst ensuring that the project meets all legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations.

Daily Responsibility

• Responsible for day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting across applicable project(s).
• Measure progress, submit valuations, run final accounts through to retention release and monitor receipt of payment in accordance with the contract.
• Liaise with the buyer on material procurement and effective buying opportunities.
• Take the lead on subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally.

Essential Skills

• Degree in QS or similar.
• Member of RICS.
• Methodical thinker.
• Good knowledge of construction.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent financial and numeracy management skills.
• Good communication and negotiating skills.
• The ability to absorb complex information.
• Computer literate.
• A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience
• Life assurance scheme
• Private healthcare available
• Pension contribution scheme
• Access to wealth management advice
• Bonus scheme