Structural Steel Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Lead

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial side of structural steel projects in Newport, South Wales. You will track costs, manage contracts, and ensure profitability from early design through final account.

The role requires experience in structural steel, a solid grasp of contracts and strong cost reporting, with close collaboration across project teams and supply chains.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Surveyor within structural steelwork, steel fabrication, steel erection or a closely related environment.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial reporting.
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Confidence negotiating with clients, main contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with project teams.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial side of structural steel projects, following the money from the early stages through to final account.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and profitability, identifying issues before they affect the bottom line.
• Review contract terms, understand the risks and make sure commercial obligations are met.
• Prepare cost-value reconciliations, forecasts and financial reports that give the project team a clear picture of performance.
• Identify changes to the original scope, price additional works and ensure value is recovered.
• Manage applications for payment, valuations and outstanding payments to maintain cash flow.
• Help procure subcontract packages, assess applications and manage payments through to settlement.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients, main contractors and subcontractors.
• Work alongside Project Managers, estimators, designers and operational teams to keep projects commercially on track.

Skills

QS experience

Contract management

Cost reporting

Drawings interpretation

Negotiation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial side of structural steel projects in Newport, South Wales. You will track costs, manage contracts, and ensure profitability from early design through final account.

The role requires experience in structural steel, a solid grasp of contracts and strong cost reporting, with close collaboration across project teams and supply chains.