Quantity Surveyor

McLaughlin & Harvey; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in Bristol, UK. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing commercial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and assisting with budget management. The ideal candidate should be degree qualified with strong construction experience and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, 33 days of annual leave, and life assurance. This role is an opportunity to contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave entitlement

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Responsibilities

• Assist on all commercial aspects of the project.
• Provide commercial support and advice to the team.
• Maintain commercial information and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor contract progress against agreed programmes.
• Control costs against agreed budgets/end cost forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims.

Skills

Construction Experience

Sound Commercial Awareness

Excellent communication & negotiation skills

High levels of organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in fast moving Environment

Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly JCT & NEC Form

Education

Degree Qualified

Job description

Overview

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for assisting on all commercial aspects of the project, providing commercial support and advice to the team to aid decision making, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with the contractual requirements.

The Quantity Surveyor will assist with monitoring contract progress against the agreed programmes, control costs against agreed budgets/end cost forecasts, prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts, prepare and agree any necessary claims for reimbursements and for loss and expense and will liaise the customers and third parties on all commercial matters.

It is the Quantity Surveyors responsibility to be aware of any potential implications for dispute resolution and to contribute and develop as appropriate quality, health and safety, welfare and risks in accordance with the companies’ management systems.

Key duties and responsibilities of the role will include;

• Preparation and analysis of budgets
• Procurement of the Supply Chain and preparation of order documentation in accordance with company management systems
• Assessment and certification of Sub-Contractor interim payments ensuring the appropriate notices are issued
• Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account submissions
• Managing and valuing Variation accounts
• Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and Expense submissions
• Identification and management of Commercial risks
• Assist with the production of robust and accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation reports
• Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams

Qualifications

Essential

Degree Qualified

Experience

• Construction Experience
• Sound Commercial Awareness
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• High levels of organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast moving Environment
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision
• Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly JCT & NEC Form

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.