Senior QS – Refurb & New Build (Public Sector)

Caval Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support refurbishment and new build projects nationwide. You will manage commercial aspects of education, MOD and public sector schemes valued up to £70m, ensuring cost control and timely payments.

To succeed you will have 5+ years in a Tier 1/main contractor environment, with strong JCT knowledge, excellent communication, and a proven ability to drive procedures and cost efficiency on large fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1/Main Contractor (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of JCT and related construction contracts.
• Background in build or large fit-out projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and controls.
• Commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate terms with various parties.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Submission of interim payment applications.
• Preparation of monthly cost and value reconciliation reports / project cost control.
• Assisting with all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations.
• Manage and value variations.
• Attend meetings for the agreement of final accounts.
• Post contract liaison with clients.
• Sub-contract negotiation and letting.
• Joint responsibility of managing contract costs including payments to sub-contractors.
• Assist with the management of contractual documentation.
• Placing sub-contract orders.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

JCT contracts

Build/fit-out projects

Communication

Organised/self-starter

Commercial negotiation

Job description

Caval Limited in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support refurbishment and new build projects nationwide. You will manage commercial aspects of education, MOD and public sector schemes valued up to £70m, ensuring cost control and timely payments.

To succeed you will have 5+ years in a Tier 1/main contractor environment, with strong JCT knowledge, excellent communication, and a proven ability to drive procedures and cost efficiency on large fit-out projects.