At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial aspects of structural steel projects and ensure financial performance.
- Company: Established structural steel specialist with over 75 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, health plan, and additional leave options.
- Other info: Join a reputable team and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of project success and work on diverse, impactful projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in construction, strong contract knowledge, and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
The steel gets built on site. But the commercial success of a project is decided long before the final piece is installed. This is an opportunity to join an established structural steel specialist with more than 75 years of industry experience, delivering projects ranging from straightforward building frames through to complex structures across the UK and Europe.
As Quantity Surveyor, you'll take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to control costs, manage risk and maximise value. It's a role where commercial judgement matters. You'll be responsible for the full commercial management of projects, ensuring contractual obligations are understood, costs are controlled and financial performance remains on track throughout the project lifecycle.
Working across projects nationwide, you'll liaise directly with clients and subcontractors, providing commercial and contractual advice and ensuring accounts, variations, valuations and final accounts are managed effectively. You'll be part of a wider project team, but you'll have genuine responsibility for protecting the commercial position of each project.
- Managing all commercial aspects of structural steel projects
- Preparing and submitting variations, claims and measures
- Managing interim valuations and final accounts
- Monitoring project cost and revenue performance
- Providing commercial and contractual advice to internal teams and external clients
- Negotiating and agreeing subcontractor accounts
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
- Supporting the project team in maximising value and protecting margins
- Attending sites nationwide to liaise with clients and subcontractors
- Maintaining strong commercial relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Minimum 5 years' experience within construction
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts
- Knowledge of variations, claims, valuations and final accounts
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Relevant academic qualifications such as an HND or degree would be advantageous
You'll be joining a business with a long-standing reputation in the structural steel industry and the capability to deliver significant projects across the UK and Europe. You'll have exposure to a varied project portfolio and work alongside experienced teams across estimating, engineering, fabrication and construction. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to take real ownership of the commercial performance of your projects, from the initial subcontract documentation through to final account.
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you can use your commercial expertise within an established structural steel business, this could be the next move for you.
Competitive salary based on experience
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Health plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Save As You Earn (Sharesave) scheme
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
Building Surveyor (Commercial) in Wakefield employer: Novax Recruitment Group
Join a leading structural steel specialist with over 75 years of experience, where your role as a Quantity Surveyor will allow you to take ownership of the commercial management of diverse projects across the UK and Europe. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and health plan, and opportunities to engage with experienced teams in a dynamic environment. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact on significant projects while developing your career in a respected industry.
