Quantity Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their client’s team in Chesterfield on a permanent basis. The role focuses on managing the commercial side of construction projects, from cost planning through to final account, ensuring projects stay on budget and financially sound.

You will work with project managers, site teams, designers and subcontractors, taking responsibility for package management, procurement negotiation and presenting clear commercial information to colleagues

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as a quantity surveyor in main contracting or similar.
• Knowledge of standard forms of construction contract (JCT/NEC).

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and cost aspects of construction projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and cost reports.
• Procure subcontract and supply packages including tender enquiries, evaluation and negotiation.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations, payment applications and certificates.
• Administer subcontracts including variations and change control.
• Monitor costs against budget and forecast final account position.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report to senior management.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend site and project meetings with site teams, designers and clients.

Skills

Cost planning

Negotiation

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent

About the role

Our client, a construction contractor, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Chesterfield on a permanent basis. The role involves managing the commercial side of construction projects, from cost planning and procurement through to valuations and final account.

You will work closely with project managers, site teams, designers and subcontractors, helping to keep projects on budget and commercially sound. The position suits a quantity surveyor who is comfortable managing their own packages, negotiating with the supply chain and presenting clear commercial information to colleagues and clients.

The successful candidate will bring sound commercial knowledge, good judgement and an organised approach to cost control. You will take on real responsibility and have the opportunity to develop your career within a contractor environment.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and cost aspects of construction projects, from pre-construction through to completion
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and cost reports
• Procure subcontract and supply packages, including tender enquiries, evaluation and negotiation
• Prepare and agree interim valuations, payment applications and payment certificates
• Administer subcontracts, including variations, instructions and change control
• Monitor costs against budget and forecast the final account position
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report on them to project and senior management
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Attend site and project meetings, and liaise with site teams, designers and clients
• Keep accurate commercial records and meet contractual deadlines

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in quantity surveying, construction management or a related discipline
• Relevant experience as a quantity surveyor, ideally within a main contractor or similar environment
• Sound knowledge of standard forms of construction contract, such as JCT and NEC
• Experience of valuations, subcontract procurement and final account negotiation??

The offer

• A permanent role based in Chesterfield
• A varied portfolio of construction projects
• Salary and benefits to be confirmed with candidates