Quantity Surveyor in Widford

Energy Jobline AZ; Widford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial elements of high-value projects in Chelmsford. This role includes administering contracts, maintaining project records, and leading procurement processes. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience and a relevant degree. Competitive salary and attractive benefits including hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Company-wide bonus scheme

Health care cash plan

Pension scheme

Free parking

EV car scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a commercial/quantity surveyor role.
• Strong communication and team working skills.
• High attention to detail in reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer project contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records.
• Produce monthly financial reports.
• Lead the procurement process.
• Manage supplier contracts and final accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Attention to detail

Negotiation ability

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Position

Quantity Surveyor

Location

Chelmsford, Essex

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependant on experience)
Company-wide bonus scheme
Health care cash plan
Pension scheme
Free parking
EV car scheme
Company events
Hybrid working available following onboarding

Job Overview

Partner with the Divisional Commercial Director to manage all commercial elements of high-value remediation/recladding projects across London. Administer project contractual requirements, including Applications for Payment, Contractual Notices, Variations and Loss & Expense claims. Maintain and manage accurate project records. Produce monthly financial reports: Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), risk & opportunity registers, ISV forecasting. Lead the procurement process: prepare procurement plans, engage the project team, conduct tenders, analyze supplier quotations and place project package orders. Administer supplier contracts, agree payments, variations, claims and manage final accounts. Ensure final account agreement with clients. Operate in a high-energy, professional and fast-paced environment, working closely with both office and site teams. Drive improvements to commercial performance, support business growth and deliver projects 'right first time'.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer project contractual requirements, including Applications for Payment, Contractual Notices, Variations and Loss & Expense claims.
• Maintain and manage accurate project records.
• Produce monthly financial reports: Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), risk & opportunity registers, ISV forecasting.
• Lead the procurement process: prepare procurement plans, engage the project team, conduct tenders, analyze supplier quotations and place project package orders.
• Administer supplier contracts, agree payments, variations, claims and manage final accounts.
• Ensure final account agreement with clients.
• Operate in a high-energy, professional and fast-paced environment.
• Drive improvements to commercial performance, support business growth and deliver projects 'right first time'.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a commercial/quantity surveyor role within the Faade sector.
• Strong communication and team working skills, effective at all levels and comfortable engaging with both site and supply chain teams.
• High attention to detail, excellent accuracy and integrity in commercial reporting and negotiation.
• Driven, solutions-oriented with a focus on improving GP margins and achieving results.
• Sound contractual and commercial expertise, business acumen and negotiation ability.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, cost recovery, dispute avoidance and timely project outcomes.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to London sites as required.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in remediation or recladding markets, faade refurbishment.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Accredited CSCS card, SMSTS.

Recruiter

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.