Senior Quantity Surveyor - Reading | Car + Bonus

Calibre Search; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Reading-based role with a strong specialist contractor client. You will manage commercial aspects across a varied project portfolio, including site visits and travel.

A degree in QS and 5+ years’ post-grad experience are expected, with NEC3/NEC4/JCT contract knowledge and strong cost control skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of 45,000–65,000 plus a company car/allowance and bonus, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or recognised industry qualification.
• At least 5 years' post-graduate experience.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Good understanding of NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts.
• Experience with applications for payment, variations and change management.
• Subcontractor procurement and account management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost control and project profitability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to travel to sites and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects from inception through to final account.
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment and managing invoicing.
• Managing variations, change control and contractual issues.
• Reviewing contract terms and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors.
• Agreeing subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Producing monthly CVR reports, WIP reports and commercial forecasts.
• Monitoring project costs, revenue and profitability.
• Managing client relationships and resolving commercial disputes.
• Attending site and client progress meetings.
• Providing contractual support across NEC projects.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

5+ years experience

NEC3/NEC4/JCT contracts

Applications for payment

Variations & change management

Subcontractor procurement

Cost control

Project profitability

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Calibre Search is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Reading-based role with a strong specialist contractor client. You will manage commercial aspects across a varied project portfolio, including site visits and travel.

A degree in QS and 5+ years’ post-grad experience are expected, with NEC3/NEC4/JCT contract knowledge and strong cost control skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of 45,000–65,000 plus a company car/allowance and bonus, with