Quantity Surveyor in Chirk

Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Competitive + car allowance

Location: Wrexham / Chester

Company: SWG Construction (Build & Renovate) Ltd

About SWG Construction

SWG Construction is a growing regional contractor delivering refurbishment, maintenance and new build projects across Wales and the bordering English regions. We work with a range of public and private-sector clients and pride ourselves on being professional, collaborative, and easy to work with.

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, based in the Wrexham / Chester area.

The role

You’ll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects from contract award through to final account, covering:

• Refurbishment and maintenance schemes
• New build projects
• A variety of procurement routes, including traditional, design & build, and plan-and-spec contracts

You’ll be a key member of the delivery team, working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, supply chain partners and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Measure, price and evaluate tenders
• Survey properties on both void and occupied contracts
• Set and monitor financial targets for direct labour, ensuring planned margins are achieved
• Manage project costs, cashflow and forecasting
• Prepare CVRs, monthly cost reports and profit forecasts
• Report commercial progress and risks to senior management
• Administer and manage sub-contractor accounts, from procurement through to final account
• Produce and submit interim applications for payment
• Agree final accounts and complete client documentation to secure timely approvals

About you

• Professionally qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc, Diploma or equivalent)
• Strong commercial experience in refurbishment, maintenance and/or new build
• Confidently controlling day-to-day project expenditure with robust cost management, monitoring and reporting
• Able to:
• Reconcile costs and value, and produce clear monthly reports
• Carry out site measurement and prepare monthly applications/invoices
• Price variations and new works from first principles
• Analyse subcontractor quotations and prepare draft subcontract agreements
• Comfortable working closely with clients and representing the business in a professional manner
• IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook as a minimum)
• Experience in administering both JCT & NEC contracts
• Able to work under pressure, manage deadlines and juggle multiple projects
• Demonstrable track record of successful project delivery
• Experience with framework projects (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary with car allowance
• Opportunity to work on a varied range of projects with reputable clients
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Genuine scope for progression for the right individual

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, please apply via LinkedIn or email us your CV and a brief covering note explaining your current situation and salary expectations.

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