Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Offsite construction projects

Job security

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for their Coventry-based team. The role focuses on commercial management from procurement to final account, delivering projects profitably and on schedule.

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of QS experience, with exposure to subcontracting or specialist contracting. Offsite or timber frame background is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and a desire to progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontract packages.
• Prepare applications for payments, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risk.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and project progress.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the resolution of commercial issues and disputes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Budget management

Procurement

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

Job description

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Location: Coventry

Salary: £45,000- £55,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Join a leading offsite construction specialist

Our client is a market-leading specialist in panelised offsite construction, delivering innovative building solutions across the education, healthcare, residential, commercial and life sciences sectors. Backed by one of the UK's largest construction groups, they combine the stability of a major contractor with the agility and innovation of a specialist business.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-3 years' commercial experience who is looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking business at the forefront of modern methods of construction.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced commercial team, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

• Procuring, negotiating and administering subcontract packages
• Preparing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts
• Managing project budgets, forecasts and cash flow
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risk
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and project progress
• Ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting the resolution of commercial issues and disputes
• Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams

About You

The business is keen to speak with candidates from a variety of construction backgrounds. Previous offsite or timber frame experience is beneficial but not essential.

You’ll Ideally Have

• 2-3 years' Quantity Surveying or commercial experience
• Experience working for a subcontractor or specialist contractor

Education Sector Experience (preferred But Not Essential)

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive attitude and a desire to progress your career

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to work on innovative offsite construction projects
• Long-term job security with a growing business and strong order book

If you're looking to join a progressive construction business where you can develop your commercial career and work on exciting projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.