Quantity Surveyor

Elevation Recruitment Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding construction commercial team in the UK. You will take ownership of the commercial management of a varied portfolio, overseeing costs, contracts and final accounts from tender through to final account.

The role offers progression as the business grows, with support from senior leadership and experienced colleagues. You will work on NEC3/NEC4 contracts and maintain robust commercial records, reporting

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Proven industry experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Sound understanding of construction and commercial processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Measurement and valuation of completed works.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment and agree final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments.
• Monitor project costs and produce accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Attend site visits and project meetings as required.
• Work independently on day-to-day quantity surveying activities, with guidance from senior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

An established and growing construction business is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded professional to take ownership of the commercial management of a varied portfolio of construction projects, working alongside experienced colleagues and senior leadership.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial function, managing costs and contractual matters from tender through to final account, with ongoing support and the opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Measurement and valuation of completed works.
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment and agreeing final accounts.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments.
• Monitoring project costs and producing accurate financial reporting.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Attending site visits and project meetings as required.
• Working independently on day-to-day quantity surveying activities, with guidance from senior members of the commercial team where needed.
• Ensuring commercial processes comply with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Managing early warning notices and compensation events.
• Carrying out cost value reconciliations, allocations and investigation work.
• Preparing and presenting weekly budgets and cost value reconciliations.
• Updating and monitoring commercial action trackers.
• Completing daily business reconciliations.

About You

To be successful in this Quantity Surveyor role, you will ideally have:

• A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Proven industry experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• A sound understanding of construction and commercial processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good time management and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.

If you are looking to progress your career as a Quantity Surveyor within a growing and successful construction business, we would like to hear from you.