Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a major CAT A & B fit-out project at Shotton Mill, Deeside. The role is site-based and full-time, with daily commuting from Liverpool/Chester/Deeside areas.

You will manage commercial activities across procurement, cost control, CVRs and final accounts, working with the PM and site team to align commercial and operational aims.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction, fit-out or interiors.
• Ideally 2+ years operating at QS level on live projects.
• Strong procurement, valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts knowledge.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience with drawing-led, specification-driven workflows and on-site data.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership from procurement through final account.
• Manage project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare cost value reconciliations and CVRs accurately.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
• Produce monthly cost and commercial reports.
• Value completed works and prepare interim valuations.
• Review subcontractor and supplier applications for payment.
• Procure and manage subcontract packages and variations.
• Negotiate quotations and manage subcontract documentation.
• Support with dispute resolution and contract administration.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and promote best practices.

Skills

QS experience

2+ years experience

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Excel skills

Procore

Evaluate

Attention to detail

Contract management

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Procore

Evaluate

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - CAT A & B Fit Out

Location: Deeside

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

An established North West Design & Build contractor specialising in commercial and industrial projects, retail and leisure, public sector works, refurbishment and specialist fit-out is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a major project in Deeside.

The business combines design, manufacture and construction, with specialist in-house capabilities including bespoke joinery and fit-out. Its current project at Shotton Mill is a major architectural package incorporating drylining, ceilings, screeds, floor finishes, fire-rated panelling and more than 400 doorsets.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of a major live construction project, working closely with the Project Manager, site team, subcontractors, suppliers and wider commercial function.

This is a full-time, site-based position at Shotton Mill, Deeside, offering the opportunity to work on a major CAT A & B / architectural fit-out project.

The company is particularly interested in candidates based around Liverpool, Chester, Deeside and the surrounding areas, making the site a realistic daily commute.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of the project from procurement through to final account.

• Manage project costs, budgets and financial performance.

• Prepare and maintain accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).

• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and forecasts.

• Prepare monthly cost and commercial reports.

• Undertake measurement and valuation of completed works.

• Prepare interim valuations and payment applications.

• Review and assess subcontractor and supplier applications.

• Procure and manage subcontract and supplier packages.

• Obtain and negotiate competitive quotations.

• Prepare and manage subcontract documentation.

• Manage variations, change control and commercial instructions.

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

• Assist with contractual correspondence and contract administration.

• Monitor project progress and its impact on commercial performance.

• Work closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Assist with dispute resolution and commercial issues where required.

• Manage the commercial close-out and final accounts.

• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure company procedures are followed.

• Support and mentor more junior members of the commercial team where required.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, fit-out, refurbishment or interiors.

• Ideally 2+ years' experience operating at QS level.

• Experience managing the commercial side of live construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts.

• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.

• Experience working from drawings, specifications and construction documentation.

• Strong numerical and analytical ability.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial software.

• Experience with Evaluate and/or Procore would be advantageous.

• A relevant Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.

• The ability to work full time on site at Shotton Mill.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established North West Design & Build business and gain exposure to a major, multi-million-pound architectural and fit-out project.

The Shotton Mill project incorporates multiple specialist packages across six buildings, providing the successful QS with substantial commercial exposure across drylining, ceilings, flooring, fire-rated systems, joinery and doorsets.

The business also has a broad project portfolio across commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, public sector and specialist/bespoke work, alongside in-house design and manufacturing capabilities.

Additional Information

Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.