Senior Quantity Surveyor

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Scissett; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in North Yorkshire. The successful candidate will manage multiple maintenance and refurbishment projects, including kitchens and bathrooms, providing guidance to junior staff while ensuring contracts are completed on time and within budget. Applicants should have over 3 years of quantity surveying experience, strong contract knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role includes a competitive salary and benefits, with flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Car Allowance

26 Days Holidays

Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Private Health Care

Professional Development & Training Opportunities

Flexible Working

Online Retailer Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of various construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• Experience managing multiple projects in maintenance/refurbishment.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and producing BoQs.
• Solid experience managing subcontract procurement.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to resolve complex commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts across different sites, ensuring timely completion.
• Produce detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and assist with tender evaluations.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and manage accounts.
• Produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide project updates.
• Attend client meetings, offering commercial insight.
• Assist in identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Construction contracts knowledge

Project management

Financial management

Subcontract management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Specification: Quantity Surveyor

Social Housing

Location: North Yorkshire sites(office once a week)

Salary: Quantity Surveyor: £50,000 - £68,000

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• 26 Days Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Private Health Care
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Online Retailer Discounts

About the Role

Our client islooking for a highly motivated SeniorQuantity Surveyorto join their expanding team. Based ontheir North Yorkshire sites, the successful candidate will work across a range of maintenance and refurbishment projects and touch base in the office once a week. These projects will include kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, roofing, and ceiling works.

You’ll work closely with the Commercial Manager and Lead QS, providing guidance and support to junior staff members while overseeing the commercial management of various contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Manage multiple contracts across different sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to scope.
  • Navigate through contracts with varying mechanisms and terms, ensuring compliance and effective management.
• Tendering & Contract Review
  • Produce detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs) from tendered documents and Schedules of Rates (SoRs).
  • Assist with the commercial evaluation of tender submissions, advising on commercial risks and opportunities at the tender/bid stage.
• Procurement & Subcontract Management
  • Oversee subcontract procurement, ensuring the effective selection and management of subcontractors.
  • Manage subcontract accounts and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Cost Reporting & Financial Management
  • Produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide regular updates on project progress.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly CVRs and quarterly reviews, ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison
  • Attend client meetings, offering commercial and contractual insight and advice.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders on all financial and contractual matters.
• Risk & Opportunity Management
  • Assist the Commercial Manager and Lead QS in identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
  • Contribute to the mitigation of risks and the identification of opportunities for project improvement.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience: At least 3+ years in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry, with a focus on maintenance and refurbishment projects (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, ceilings).
• Contract Knowledge: Strong understanding of various construction contracts and mechanisms (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• Project Experience: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, particularly in maintenance/refurbishment.
• Financial Management: Demonstrated experience producing BoQs, CVRs, and managing the financial aspects of projects.
• Subcontract Management: Solid experience in managing subcontract procurement, accounts, and payments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex commercial issues and provide actionable solutions