Quantity Surveyor – Project Commercial Lead

Think Recruitment; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is partnering with a private construction business to recruit a Quantity Surveyor at Assistant, QS or Senior level. The role covers commercial management from procurement to project completion, with opportunities to take ownership of larger, more complex projects and to work closely with Project Managers and the wider team.

Ideal candidates will have main contractor experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out, plus strong cost control, negotiations and CVR/Final

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor or construction business.
• Experience across new build, refurbishment, fit-out or general construction.
• Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes.
• Experience with subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and organised approach.
• The ability to work effectively alongside operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to completion
• Preparing, reviewing and managing project budgets and forecasts
• Subcontract and supplier procurement and negotiation
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Reviewing applications for payment and preparing interim valuations
• Managing variations, valuations and change control
• Preparing monthly CVRs and commercial reports
• Monitoring project costs against budget and identifying commercial risks
• Supporting or managing final accounts
• Working closely with the operational team to maximise project performance
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring contractual and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle

Job description

Think Recruitment is partnering with a private construction business to recruit a Quantity Surveyor at Assistant, QS or Senior level. The role covers commercial management from procurement to project completion, with opportunities to take ownership of larger, more complex projects and to work closely with Project Managers and the wider team.

Ideal candidates will have main contractor experience across new build, refurbishment or fit-out, plus strong cost control, negotiations and CVR/Final