Quantity Surveyor in Salford

Energy Jobline ZR; Salford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Example Recruitment Group, on behalf of a leading construction business, seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor in the UK. The role offers permanent or contract arrangements, with a standard 37.5-hour week and strong potential to influence commercial practices across projects.

You will mentor a Junior Quantity Surveyor and lead on JCT contracts, valuations, cashflow and final accounts, while driving commercial governance and robust reporting across the function.

Qualifications

• Experience with JCT Design & Build contracts.
• Commercial management including risk & forecasting.
• Pre-contract commercial risk assessment and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Review JCT Design & Build contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Identify pre-contract commercial risks and advise on amendments.
• Manage variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Oversee CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and margin control.
• Review BoQs, cost benchmarking and commercial reporting.
• Support procurement, subcontractor packaging and supply-chain negotiations.
• Identify contractual risks and implement mitigation.
• Provide guidance on claims, EOTs and loss & expense.
• Improve record keeping, governance and audit trails.
• Support strategic final account close-out; develop best-practice QS processes.

Skills

JCT contracts

Forecasting

Valuations

Variations management

Final accounts

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Commercial reporting

Negotiation

Risk management

Job description

Job DescriptionQuantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent or Contract Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Sector: Construction / Build & Design The Opportunity Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of an established construction business looking to appoint a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial function. There is flexibility around how this position is structured. The successful candidate can join on either a contract/consultancy basis or as a permanent employee working 37.5 hours per week, depending on their circumstances and preference. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional with strong expertise across contractual, legal and commercial management, particularly JCT contracts.

The Role Working closely with the senior management team, you will help strengthen commercial processes, improve contractual control and ensure projects are managed effectively from a cost and risk perspective.

• Review and advise on JCT Design & Build contracts and subcontract agreements
• Identify pre-contract commercial risks and advise on contractual amendments
• Manage variations, valuations and final accounts
• Oversee CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and margin control
• Review BoQs, cost benchmarking and commercial reporting
• Support procurement, subcontractor packaging and supply-chain negotiations
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation
• Provide guidance around claims, EOTs and loss & expense
• Improve record keeping, commercial governance and audit trails
• Support strategic final account close-out
• Introduce and develop best-practice QS processes across the business

Mentoring & Development An important part of the position will be supporting and developing a Junior Quantity Surveyor through live projects. This will include developing their knowledge and confidence around:

• JCT contracts and contractual obligations
• Valuations and variations
• CVRs and forecasting
• Commercial risk management
• Procurement and subcontractor management
• Negotiation
• Final accounts and commercial reporting

The business is looking for someone who can bring significant commercial experience to the table while helping to build a strong internal QS function for the future.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with experienced: Quantity Surveyors | Senior Quantity Surveyors | Managing Quantity Surveyors | Commercial Managers | Consultant Quantity Surveyors

You should have a strong construction background with demonstrable experience across JCT contracts, commercial management, CVRs, forecasting, procurement, contractual risk and final accounts.

What's on Offer?

This role offers genuine flexibility depending on the individual. You can join the business on a contract/consultancy basis, or take the position as a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. It's an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function, influence how the business manages its projects and processes, and help develop the next of talent within the team.