At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial performance of construction projects and ensure profitability.
- Company: Established specialist contractor focused on fire protection projects across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, up to 30 days leave, training, and career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on building safety and compliance.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Quantity Surveyor (1-3 years experience)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor with anywhere between 1-3 years experience to join a well-established specialist contractor delivering passive fire protection and retrofit projects across the UK.
You will be working under supervision of the Commercial Manager, and apply your existing knowledge to the Fire Protection projects assigned to you to drive commercial performance.
This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of project profitability from inception through to final account.
You'll work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining strong commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial performance of multiple live construction projects.
- Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
- Identify, price and negotiate project variations.
- Procure and manage subcontractors, including payment approvals.
- Monitor project costs, budgets and cash flow.
- Produce accurate commercial reports and forecasts.
- Maximise project profitability through effective cost control and value engineering.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Provide commercial support and guidance to operational teams throughout project delivery.
About You
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
- Experience with valuations, variations and subcontractor management.
- A good level of understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and financial reporting abilities.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Training programme and career progression within a growing specialist contractor.
- Ability to earn up to 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase 5 extra days of leave
- Opportunity to work on projects that improve the safety and compliance of buildings across the UK.
- Company benefits package
V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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Junior Quantity Surveyor (1-2+ years experience) in Nottingham employer: V7 Recruitment Ltd
V7 Recruitment is an excellent employer for Passive Fire Engineers, offering ongoing subcontract work across the picturesque regions of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. With a commitment to quality and professionalism, we provide competitive day rates, weekly payments, and the potential for permanent positions, all within a supportive work culture that values your expertise and growth in the passive fire protection industry.
