Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham

Vision Built, a Sisk Company, is a leading off‑site construction company delivering high‑quality modular and panelised building solutions.

Our team combines innovation with practical construction expertise to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders, analyse and select subcontractors, negotiate and finalise subcontract orders.
• Manage financial and commercial aspects of subcontractors to final account completion.
• Maintain site records and document control.
• Record site measurements.
• Assist with forecasts, targets and contract value reconciliations.
• Prepare valuations and variations with sufficient records and details, agreeing changes as works progress.
• Update projected final account and submit it in a timely manner.
• Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters.
• Implement commercial strategy.
• Maintain and protect John Sisk & Son commercial and contractual entitlements.
• Participate in contract value reviews maintaining an independent view.
• Identify and assess risks and opportunities.
• Develop understanding of insurances and warranties.
• Engage in cash management activities to ensure good cash flow.
• Support tender processes as required.
• Supervise and oversee Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors, checking their work.
• Apply clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively utilise technology platforms.
• Be fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and ownership.
• Apply time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Required
• Degree level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Letter and report writing skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Contract value reviews (CVRs).
• 2‑day safety appreciation course including contract and commercial awareness.
• CIOB membership or eligibility.

Desirable

• Experience with larger Design and Build contracts.
• Knowledge of claims and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of contract law.
• Involvement with contracts above €15m without responsibility.
• Responsibility for controlling traditional contracts.
• Supervise Assistant Quantity Surveyors and sign‑off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues.
• Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

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