Quantity Surveyor

Kirkaldy and Roe Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based construction firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Carlisle. The role involves managing the financial aspects of various projects from the tender stage to final account. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A full UK driving license is required. The company offers a competitive salary, a company car or allowance, and a pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Company car or car allowance

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a solid understanding of the construction industry.
• Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with clients and teams.
• Valid UK driving license required to travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects financially from tender to final account.
• Ensure cost control and site management.
• Liaise with client quantity surveyors and project teams regularly.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Flexible, adaptable and reliable

Ability to work as an integral part of the team

Organised and able to work under own initiative

Excellent IT skills, primarily Microsoft Excel

Understanding of project-specific contractual obligations

Possess a full UK driving license

Job description

Kirkaldy and Roe are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team. You will be based in our office in Carlisle, Cumbria and will travel to sites throughout North Cumbria and Southwest Scotland. You will be responsible for commercially managing various projects from tender stage through to final account, ensuring the smooth financial management of projects under your control.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable
• Ability to work as an integral part of the team
• Organised and able to work under own initiative
• Excellent IT skills, primarily Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of project-specific contractual obligations
• Possess a full UK driving license

Responsibilities

• Monthly applications
• Ensure site cost control
• Remeasurement of works
• Liaising with project teams regularly
• Liaise with client quantity surveyors and construction personnel regularly regarding financial and construction matters
• Able to co-ordinate own workload, liaising with our Contracts Managers and colleagues as necessary
• Financially manage projects from conception to final account, overseeing contractual commitments, challenging, and supporting the team to identify best value solutions

In return, we can offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, company car or car allowance, and a company pension.

Please apply with a CV and a covering letter detailing your current salary, availability, and relevant construction industry qualifications.