Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects & Education Schemes

Willmott Dixon; Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Fully discounted private medical

Life assurance

Incentive bonus

Car scheme

Job summary

Willmott Dixon is recruiting a permanent Quantity Surveyor to support a landmark further education university project in Warwick. You will manage commercial aspects to keep the project on budget while delivering high quality against contract requirements.

After completion, you will continue on local schemes in the region, contributing to procurement, cost control, and risk management. Strong Excel skills and experience with JCT/NEC forms are desirable; a driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Procurement and cost management experience.
• Excellent financial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations.
• Work closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets are met.
• Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers.
• Accurately value, certify, and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contract arrangements.
• Manage the procurement of work packages from our proven supply chain partners in line with company standards and requirements.
• Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
• Complete cost value comparison (CVC) reports to accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projection.
• Identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable introduction of effective solutions.

Skills

MS Excel

Procurement

Cost management

Financial awareness

Contract awareness

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Construction-related degree or equivalent

Job description

Willmott Dixon is recruiting a permanent Quantity Surveyor to support a landmark further education university project in Warwick. You will manage commercial aspects to keep the project on budget while delivering high quality against contract requirements.

After completion, you will continue on local schemes in the region, contributing to procurement, cost control, and risk management. Strong Excel skills and experience with JCT/NEC forms are desirable; a driving licence is preferred.