Job Description Quantity Surveyor Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Stevenage, Hertfordshire REF: 1185
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity with an established and successful main contractor? Do you have a strong commercial background and enjoy taking ownership of projects from procurement through to final account?
Curve Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a reputable and successful main contractor based in Stevenage in their search for an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial and industrial construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across London and the South East.
Working alongside an experienced management team, you will play an integral role in the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring they are delivered successfully and profitably.
The role would suit a commercially astute and proactive Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing multiple projects simultaneously and has a strong understanding of the commercial processes involved in construction.
You will benefit from a supportive working environment, exposure to a varied range of projects and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued success and growth of the business.
Performance Objectives
- Taking responsibility for the commercial management of multiple construction projects from procurement through to final account
- Managing subcontractor procurement, including preparing tender packages, evaluating quotations and negotiating subcontract agreements
- Preparing, submitting and managing interim valuations, variations and final accounts
- Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
- Preparing accurate cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections throughout the project lifecycle
- Administering JCT contracts and subcontracts, ensuring contractual obligations are understood and managed effectively
- Identifying, assessing and managing commercial risks and opportunities across projects
- Managing subcontractor accounts, including payment applications, variations and final account negotiations
- Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider project delivery team to ensure successful project outcomes
- Attending project meetings, commercial reviews and progress meetings with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
- Ensuring accurate commercial records and project documentation are maintained
- Supporting the commercial team in maximising project profitability while maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
Person Specification
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
- Ideally a minimum of 10 years' experience within the construction industry, preferably working for a main contractor
- Previous experience delivering commercial and industrial construction projects would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience from other sectors will be considered
- Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and subcontract administration
- Proven experience in subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, forecasting and cost reporting
- Experience managing the commercial aspects of multiple construction projects concurrently
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, manage costs and maximise project profitability
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach to commercial management
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider project team
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and relevant construction commercial management software
- Ideally based within 20 miles of Stevenage and well positioned to travel to project sites across London and the South East
- Full UK driving licence
Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
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Quantity Surveyor in Stevenage employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Energy Jobline ZR is an excellent employer for Structural Engineers, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Shoreditch. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, employees benefit from competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on exciting projects from concept to completion within a supportive team environment.
