Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Projects

Elevation Recruitment Group; Beverley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Beverley. You will take day-to-day commercial responsibility for an allocated portfolio of projects, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers and site teams to manage costs, payments and contractual matters.

The role offers ongoing responsibility, commercial appraisal and progression toward more senior roles within a growing construction business in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial role within construction.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual principles.
• Experience managing project costs, revenue and forecasts.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and pricing information.
• Good knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience managing variations and commercial change.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Taking day-to-day commercial responsibility for an allocated portfolio of projects
• Maintaining accurate project costs, revenue, forecasts and margins
• Monitoring project performance and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting the preparation and review of project budgets and forecasts
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment
• Reviewing payment certificates, client approvals and subcontractor applications
• Managing valuations, payments and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs against approved orders and budgets
• Identifying, recording and valuing variations and commercial changes
• Maintaining variation registers and supporting contractual notices and correspondence
• Reviewing contract terms and highlighting commercial obligations and risks
• Supporting the administration of NEC, JCT and other relevant contracts
• Ensuring subcontract orders reflect the requirements of the main contract
• Undertaking cash flow forecasting and supporting cash collection
• Monitoring outstanding applications, certificates, payments, aged debt and retention
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to understand project progress and commercial impact
• Liaising directly with clients regarding applications, valuations, variations and other commercial matters
• Attending site visits and project meetings where required
• Identifying potential cost overruns and escalating issues appropriately

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Good communication and interpersonal

Ability to manage multiple projects

Excel

Word

Outlook

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Beverley. You will take day-to-day commercial responsibility for an allocated portfolio of projects, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers and site teams to manage costs, payments and contractual matters.

The role offers ongoing responsibility, commercial appraisal and progression toward more senior roles within a growing construction business in the region.