Quantity Surveyors x 2

Vincera Consulting Ltd; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension up to 5% matched

Private healthcare

4% contractual Christmas bonus

Job summary

A national main contractor is looking for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to oversee commercial and contractual activities throughout ongoing construction projects. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge in quantity surveying, and the ability to manage multiple sites. Responsibilities include advising the pre-construction department, managing financial arrangements, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. The role offers benefits such as car allowance, pension matching up to 5%, private healthcare, and a contractual Christmas bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage 2-3 sites.
• Extensive knowledge of quantity surveying and cost management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial activities throughout construction.
• Advise on subcontractor selection during tender process.
• Manage all financial arrangements with the Main Contract.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cost management

Commercial management

Excellent communication

IT proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Construction Management

Job description

Our client is a national main contractor specialising in industrial and commercial sectors. They bring a combination of big contracting experience and personal appeal to the market. The company is committed to excellence in every aspect of the construction process, and we strive to exceed expectations with every project they undertake. They are looking to bring in 2x experienced Quantity Surveyors into the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial and contractual activities throughout the construction process
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled while reporting directly to the Surveying Director
• Advise the pre-construction department during the tender process on subcontractor selection, package scopes, and preliminaries
• Review tender documents, including bills of quantities, to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness
• Support the project team during pre-construction processes
• Analyse contract documents and highlight conditions and obligations that could impact the projects financial or programme outcome
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the site team throughout the project.
• Manage all financial arrangements with the Main Contract, including cash flow schedules, interim valuations, and variations
• Prepare and agree on final accounts, ideally by Practical Completion or within 3 months of project completion
• Ensure monthly consultations with the client team on the forecast final account
• Manage commercial and contractual relationships with all sub-contractors, including negotiations, orders, interim valuations, and final accounts
• Conduct interviews with at least two subcontractors for key packages, ensuring the right selection for the project
• Seek out profit opportunities and agree on package target values with senior management
• Maintain project profitability, including package targets and overall launch target
• Address contractual requirements and identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Record lessons learned and receive feedback from the client team

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage 2-3 sites
• Experience in the industrial and commercial construction sectors
• Extensive knowledge of quantity surveying, cost management and commercial management
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders
• Proficiency in IT packages
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management
• Experience in project management is a plus
• A desire to learn and continuously improve commercial skills

Car allowance, pension up to 5% matched, private healthcare, 4% contractual Christmas bonus.