Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
The Role
A&S Group is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a sound estimating background to join our commercial team.
This is a varied role combining quantity surveying responsibilities with support for the estimating department when required. The successful candidate will assist with the commercial management of live projects while also preparing accurate and competitive tenders across our construction divisions.
Our work covers fire remediation, cladding, access, general building, maintenance and compliance projects, delivered in both principal contractor and subcontractor capacities.
The position would suit a practical and adaptable Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable managing project costs, assessing commercial risk and preparing estimates from drawings, specifications and contract information.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide commercial and quantity surveying support across live construction projects.
- Prepare, submit and manage interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
- Assess and manage subcontractor applications, variations and payments.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, cash flow and forecast profitability.
- Identify, record and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare and agree variations, loss and expense submissions and contractual notices where required.
- Assist with subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and commercial negotiations.
- Produce accurate and competitive estimates for new tenders and project opportunities.
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Undertake detailed measurements and take-offs and prepare Bills of Quantities where required.
- Prepare detailed tender cost build-ups covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Identify tender qualifications, assumptions, exclusions and commercial risks.
- Support value-engineering exercises and propose commercially viable alternatives.
- Assist with the handover of successful tenders to the operational and commercial teams.
- Maintain clear records of pricing assumptions, risks and agreed commercial strategies.
- Work closely with the Commercial Manager, estimators, procurement team and operational management.
- Support the continued improvement of commercial and estimating systems, controls and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of three years’ relevant experience within the construction industry.
- Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor with a sound understanding of estimating and tender preparation.
- Experience within fire remediation, cladding, roofing, general building, access or maintenance would be advantageous.
- Good working knowledge of construction contracts, ideally including the JCT suite of contracts.
- Knowledge and practical experience of the RIBA Plan of Work.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities and contract documentation.
- Experience preparing valuations, cost reports, variations and final accounts.
- Strong measurement, numerical and analytical skills.
- Good commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
- Confident obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tender opportunities simultaneously.
- Competence using estimating, commercial and Microsoft Office software.
- Degree, Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), Higher National Diploma (HND), Level 4 Construction and the Built Environment qualification, or equivalent construction-related qualification is desirable.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and a commitment to maintaining current industry knowledge.
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, subject to the final package agreed.
- Private medical insurance.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction, access, maintenance, fire-remediation and compliance projects.
- A collaborative working environment supported by experienced commercial, estimating and operational teams.
- Long-term career opportunities with a stable and reputable employer.
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