Quantity Surveyor in Lichfield

Location: near Lichfield, Staffordshire

Our client is a leading manufacturer and installer of precast concrete who are a subsidiary of a well-respected PLC. Due to retirement, they are looking for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join their team at their Lichfield site. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the contractual and financial performance of projects, working closely with colleagues across estimating, contracts, project management and operations.

Reporting to the commercial director, you will play a key role in analysing and controlling project costs, preparing and substantiating claims where required, making payment recommendations, submitting applications and supporting the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review purchase orders and contracts for contracting works, advising on suitability and recommending actions to reduce commercial risk.
• Review tenders and quotations for secured projects, ensuring commercial requirements are understood and managed effectively.
• Support the estimating team with project variations, including the preparation of variation quotations.
• Work with Contracts Managers to prepare and support claims where required, including extensions of time, prolongation and acceleration claims.
• Assess and help resolve contractual matters with clients, main contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, main contractors, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Prepare and submit monthly KPIs, job costing reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, work in progress updates, invoicing information and financial reports.
• Evaluate project progress through site visits where required, supporting the submission of monthly applications.
• Monitor project progress and report on plant, materials and labour spend.
• Analyse actual and forecast financial data, identifying opportunities to maximise profitability and revenue.
• Identify potential financial, contractual or construction risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Attend client, internal and site meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience or exposure within the construction, precast concrete or wider building products industry.
• Clear understanding of relevant industry laws, regulations, guidelines and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to understand the company’s service offering and apply this knowledge commercially.
• Trustworthy, ethical and professional approach.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Confident reporting skills, including financial and commercial reporting.
• Strong financial awareness, including profit and loss, cash flow, forecasting and cost control.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong decision-making, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and cost objectives.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to read, produce and understand technical documentation, drawings and scopes of work.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent listening and questioning skills.
• Positive, proactive and approachable manner.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Degree Qualified.

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

What's on Offer: Full-time permanent role, 10% matched pension, £6,500 car allowance, 25 days holiday, life assurance, stable and inclusive work environment.

Apply now.