Senior Quantity Surveyor: Groundworks & Civils Growth

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team for groundworks and civils projects in the North West. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager to manage interim valuations, measurements, variations and final accounts on diverse civil engineering schemes.

Applicants should have a recognised QS qualification and the ability to lead on cost control, procurement and site cost reporting. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction cost control and commercial management.
• Experience with valuations, variations, measurement, procurement and final accounts.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and agree interim valuations, including supporting documentation and final account forecasting.
• Undertake full measurement of project elements including reduced dig, foundations, drainage, floor slabs, services and externals.
• Monitor project costs, forecast financial performance and report to senior management.
• Price, manage and agree variations, ensuring all instructions are properly recorded.
• Carry out regular site visits to ensure works are accurately captured for valuation.
• Review site records, delivery tickets, daily diaries and material records.
• Measure completed works from drawings, site records and on-site activities.
• Place subcontract orders for labour and specialist trades where required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed commercial files.
• Assist with material procurement and take-offs.
• Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers and the wider project team to manage commercial risks and maximise opportunities.
• Attend site progress meetings and provide commercial input.
• Ensure all variations and additional works are formally instructed and recorded.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial management

Valuations

Variations

Measurement

Procurement

Final accounts

Communication

Negotiation

Organisation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team for groundworks and civils projects in the North West. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager to manage interim valuations, measurements, variations and final accounts on diverse civil engineering schemes.

Applicants should have a recognised QS qualification and the ability to lead on cost control, procurement and site cost reporting. A full UK driving licence is essential.