Quantity Surveyor in St Austell, Cornwall

Energy Jobline CVL; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave + Bank holidays

10% Car allowance

Professional membership fees paid

Job summary

Sphere Solutions are recruiting a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor for housing projects in St Austell. The role ensures profitable delivery, and strict adherence to cost, time, quality, safety and environmental standards. A competitive package is on offer, with progression potential.

The candidate will handle pre-/post-contract commercial activities, tendering, valuations and contract documentation, while monitoring costs and performance to meet targets and regulations.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent level 5 in building construction.
• Experience as a quantity surveyor in the house building industry.
• Understanding of the local supply chain.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety.
• Extensive experience delivering company profits.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-contract commercial support across major and minor works.
• Assist with tender preparation with quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage valuations, variations, payments and contract documentation.
• Monitor project costs, programme and quality to maintain commercial targets.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, regulations and safety, with accurate reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

Tendering support

Education

HNC or equivalent level 5 (building construction)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

St Austell

Salary up to 57,000 + Car allowance

Permanent

The Role

Sphere Solutions are partnering with their client to recruit a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to ensure housing projects are delivered profitably and to the required standards of cost, time, quality, safety and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective pre- and post-contract commercial support across Major and Minor Works projects.
• Assist with tender preparation, including obtaining competitive subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Manage valuations, variations, payments and contract documentation, ensuring works are properly instructed and recorded.
• Monitor project costs, financial performance, programme and quality, taking action to maintain commercial targets.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial regulations, health & safety requirements and statutory obligations, while providing accurate commercial reporting.

Candidate Specification:

• HNC or Equivalent level 5 qualification in building construction
• Experience of working as an quantity surveyor in the house building industry
• Have an understanding of the local supply chain
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety
• Extensive experience of how to delivery company profits

On Offer

The role offers a competitive salary, 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a 10% car allowance and payment of professional membership fees plus many more.

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