Quantity Surveyor - Drive Profit & Risk Management

Skilled Careers; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Skilled Careers are working with a Tier One Main Contractor to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of construction projects, maximise profitability and minimise contractual risks.

Based in Hertfordshire, you will oversee project costs, budgets and cash flow, procure subcontractors, negotiate variations and measure payments, while building strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
• A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is desirable.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Confident managing deadlines, budgets and competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems.
• A proactive team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, cash flow and profitability.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, materials and plant orders.
• Negotiate and agree contract variations with clients and suppliers.
• Measure, value and monitor completed work, payments and invoicing.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and the wider supply chain.
• Monitor project performance and support successful project delivery.

Skills

QS experience

Commercial mindset

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Skilled Careers are working with a Tier One Main Contractor to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of construction projects, maximise profitability and minimise contractual risks.

Based in Hertfordshire, you will oversee project costs, budgets and cash flow, procure subcontractors, negotiate variations and measure payments, while building strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.