Quantity Surveyor in Stoke-on-Trent

Quantity Surveyor

Stoke-on-Trent | £45,600 - £50,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Permanent | Full Time Hybrid Working | Office, Site & Home-Based

Time Recruitment is working with a leading national construction and refurbishment contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their fast-track delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of hotel, leisure, student accommodation and commercial refurbishment projects, typically ranging from £1m to £4m in value. The role offers a fast-paced environment where you'll take commercial responsibility for multiple projects simultaneously while working closely with a highly successful commercial team.

The Role

Reporting into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of refurbishment and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to final account.

This role would suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and has previous experience within student accommodation, hotel, leisure or large-scale refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract Duties

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and cost plans.
• Measuring and quantifying construction works.
• Producing Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Reviewing tender documentation and specifications.
• Analysing tender returns and contractor pricing.
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Advising on procurement strategies.
• Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Preparing project budgets and cost forecasts.

Post-Contract Duties

• Managing all commercial aspects of live construction projects.
• Monitoring project costs against approved budgets.
• Preparing interim valuations and payment applications.
• Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor applications for payment.
• Managing variations and change control processes.
• Producing cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Monitoring project expenditure and cash flow.
• Managing contractual claims and commercial risk.
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
• Ensuring contractual compliance throughout project delivery.

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Preparing subcontract enquiries and tender packages.
• Reviewing and evaluating subcontractor quotations.
• Negotiating subcontract terms and pricing.
• Issuing subcontract orders.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and expenditure.
• Assessing variations and additional works.
• Agreeing interim payments and final accounts.

Contract Administration

• Administering NEC and JCT contracts.
• Managing contractual notices and key deadlines.
• Assessing compensation events under NEC contracts.
• Managing variations, loss and expense claims under JCT contracts.
• Maintaining accurate contractual records.
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to project teams.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Producing monthly cost and value reports.
• Preparing cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitoring project profitability and cash flow.
• Identifying cost risks and opportunities.
• Providing commercial updates to senior management.
• Supporting business-wide commercial performance.

Project Delivery

• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and operational teams.
• Attending commercial and progress meetings.
• Reviewing site progress and assessing completed works.
• Supporting dispute resolution and commercial negotiations.
• Ensuring company commercial procedures are followed.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying position.
• Experience managing refurbishment, fit-out or construction projects valued between £1m and £4m.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience preparing valuations, variations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial reporting experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally when required.

Desirable Experience

• Student accommodation projects.
• Hotel and leisure sector projects.
• Fast-track refurbishment environments.
• Commercial and retail refurbishment schemes.
• Experience mentoring or supporting Assistant Quantity Surveyors or Apprentices.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £45,600 - £50,000
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Paid training and development
• Travel expenses
• Free parking
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement

Why Apply?

You'll be joining an ambitious and growing commercial team delivering high-profile refurbishment projects across the UK. The position offers genuine long-term progression, exposure to a variety of fast-track projects and the opportunity to play a key role in the commercial success of the business.