At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project costs, prepare budgets, and maintain client relationships in construction.
- Company: Established construction specialist with a focus on fit-out and refurbishment projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive culture with long-term career prospects in a growing organisation.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and work on diverse projects that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in the construction sector required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client, a well-established construction and fit-out specialist, is currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. Operating across the UK, they deliver a diverse portfolio of fit-out, refurbishment, facilities management, commercial furniture, and minor works projects valued up to £5 million. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking business that offers varied project exposure, genuine career progression, and a supportive working environment.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring costs are effectively controlled while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend site surveys and assist with the preparation of cost estimates and project budgets.
- Procure subcontractors and suppliers and prepare contractual documentation.
- Assess and certify subcontractor interim applications for payment.
- Prepare interim valuations and final account submissions.
- Manage and value project variations.
- Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss & Expense submissions.
- Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Produce accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and forecasts.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support collaboration between commercial and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Candidate Requirements
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
- Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector.
- Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
- Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills.
- Experience preparing take-offs and pricing variations independently.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and IT skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
- Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Exposure to a diverse range of construction and fit-out projects.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation.
Apply Now
If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next career move and would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please submit your CV today or contact our team for further information.
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