Senior Quantity Surveyor – Flexible Hours, Car Allowance

NXT Recruitment Limited; Tebay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Supportive and family-focused working

Good level of autonomy and responsibl"

Job summary

NXT Recruitment Limited is sourcing an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a busy Cumbria-based construction and engineering business. You will own commercial control across diverse projects, liaising with directors, estimators and site teams to manage costs and variations.

The role covers NEC, JCT and Design & Build frameworks with a focus on commercial performance, client relationships and value for money. A strong autonomous work style and team-oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on construction or engineering projects.
• Good understanding of NEC, JCT, Design & Build or similar contract frameworks.
• Experience managing variations, valuations, cashflows and project costs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of a range of construction and engineering projects.
• Work closely with estimators, directors, site teams, customers and the wider supply chain.
• Monitor project costs, progress, variations and financial performance.
• Prepare and manage valuations, cashflows, schedules and Bills of Quantities.
• Manage variations, changes and additional works throughout projects.
• Visit sites regularly to monitor progress, quality and variations.
• Work closely with subcontractors, trades, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain clear communication between site, office, customers and supply chain.
• Monitor project performance and help ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Provide commercial information and updates to directors and senior management.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC

JCT

Design & Build

Job description

NXT Recruitment Limited is sourcing an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a busy Cumbria-based construction and engineering business. You will own commercial control across diverse projects, liaising with directors, estimators and site teams to manage costs and variations.

The role covers NEC, JCT and Design & Build frameworks with a focus on commercial performance, client relationships and value for money. A strong autonomous work style and team-oriented approach are essential.