Quantity Surveyor

ARV Solutions Contracts; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Job summary

ARV Solutions Contracts in Coventry is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial activities from procurement through to final account in a subcontracting environment. The role focuses on offsite and panelised construction solutions, delivering efficiency, quality and innovation.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years' experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to handle budgets and payments while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within the construction sector.
• Experience working for a subcontractor or within a subcontracting environment.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing project budgets, valuations and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of subcontract procurement, payment applications and account administration.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining commercial control.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage subcontract packages in accordance with project procurement strategies.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and administer subcontractor accounts.
• Manage applications for payment and ensure compliance with contractual payment terms.
• Drive effective cash flow management across assigned projects.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks, implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Monitor project progress against programme objectives, including subcontractor performance.
• Prepare, submit and agree valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support profitability.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Subcontracting

Procurement

Construction Contracts

Cost Control

Valuations

Forecasting

Budget Management

Risk Management

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum + Car or Car Allowance
This role is with a specialist contractor delivering offsite and panelised construction solutions across a range of projects. Working closely with operational and project teams, the Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in managing commercial activities from procurement through to final account. The position would suit a commercially focused individual with experience in a subcontracting environment who is looking to broaden their experience within a growing sector of the construction industry that prioritises efficiency, quality and innovation.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will:

• Procure and manage subcontract packages in accordance with project procurement strategies
• Negotiate commercial agreements and administer subcontractor accounts
• Manage applications for payment and ensure compliance with contractual payment terms
• Drive effective cash flow management across assigned projects
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks, implementing mitigation measures where required
• Monitor project progress against programme objectives, including subcontractor performance
• Prepare, submit and agree valuations, variations and final accounts
• Maintain accurate cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support profitability

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role within the construction sector
• Experience working for a subcontractor or within a subcontracting environment
• Sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures
• Experience managing project budgets, valuations and financial reporting
• Knowledge of subcontract procurement, payment applications and account administration
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining commercial control
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Desirable:

• Previous exposure to offsite construction, MMC or panelised building systems
• Experience supporting projects through design, manufacture and installation phases
• Interest in developing a career within a specialist area of the construction industry

Additional Information:

• Opportunity to work within an expanding area of the construction market
• Involvement across the full project lifecycle, from design through to installation
• Supportive business environment focused on professional development
• Strong emphasis on collaboration, quality and continuous improvement
• Car or car allowance included within the package

Key Skills Required: Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Subcontracting, Procurement, Construction Contracts, Cost Control, Valuations, Forecasting, Budget Management, Risk Management

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Our client is not currently considering sponsorship applications for this role.