Quantity Surveyor

About Green Leaf Engineering

Green Leaf Engineering are a renewables specialist based at Team Valley, Gateshead, designing and delivering sustainable energy solutions across the UK. Our work spans solar PV systems, heat pumps, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, LED lighting, and solar canopies. As a dedicated renewable energy contractor, GLE focuses on the decarbonisation of commercial properties, supporting clients through the entire lifecycle of their carbon-reduction journey. This includes initial feasibility studies and system design through to full project management, installation, delivery, and commissioning. We are committed to helping organisations reduce CO2 emissions and generate clean, efficient energy for a more sustainable future.

Job Description

• Carry out procurement of both material & sub-contract packages, understanding the technical detail within the quotes, ensuring they match the contract requirements and meet the financial targets of the respective project.
• Run multiple jobs at any one time, prioritising key milestones from any one project.
• Understand building services & the associated renewable technologies which Green Leaf Engineering Ltd install.
• Balance quality against cost to achieve the best possible outcome for both the client (end user) and Green Leaf Engineering.
• Demonstrate all workings in a logical law-abiding manner.
• Manage cash flow positions for the business monitoring the money entering the business against the money leaving the business.
• Manage the budgets for each project, giving site teams visibility of available allowances to carry out each aspect of the contract requirements.
• Have a good understanding of construction contract law and ensure that all client orders do not include any harmful clauses.
• Write and manage all sub-contract orders ensuring that all suppliers and sub-contractors are legally tied to the works we employ them to carry out.
• Manage the payment schedule for the business including both outgoing invoices chargeable to our clients and incoming invoices from our supply chain.
• Understand Xero Software which is used for our accounting.
• Manage multiple projects' commercial performance and collate this into usable reports for business reviews.
• Carry out all works associated with the above roles & responsibilities and the by-products of associated works.
• Liaise and collaborate with the project teams in all aspects of our contractual activities.
• Take ownership for maximising commercial results to ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
• Represent and serve the best interests of the company to meet client expectations and encourage repeat business.
• Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately and in accordance with company procedure.
• Prepare, and in conjunction with senior management agree final account with clients representative.
• Maintain control of subcontractors accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
• Highlight areas of concern / loss on any part of the contract and monitor contract charges and notification to sub-contractors.
• Cash flow forecasting (Via Cost Cards) for projects and issuing monthly reports to the commercial director.
• Provide advice and mentoring to junior colleagues (Apprentices, Graduates, Assistant QS etc.).

Requirements:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is essential.
• Working experience as a Graduate/Assistant QS.
• Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality results and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Annual Bonus
• Career Progression