Quantity Surveyor

Sustainable Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage the financial aspects of construction projects. In this role, you'll oversee procurement, ensure contractual compliance, and produce detailed cashflow forecasts. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong commercial awareness and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. The firm offers enhanced benefits, including pension contributions and support for professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure client valuations are maximized to improve cash position.
• Produce accurate monthly CVRs for projects.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Full UK Driving License

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

In your role as Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects under your control. You will manage the costs on each project whilst ensuring that the construction project is completed within its projected budget and in line with the contractual works programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers on all contracts under the QS’s control.
• Placing all sub-contract orders in line with programme requirements, ensuring best price and contract adherence are achieved.
• Placing material orders in line with programme requirements, ensuring that all records are saved appropriately & details provided to finance.
• Comply with all deadlines listed within the SBS Commercial Timetable.
• Provide accurate and fully detailed cashflow & revenue forecasts for all schemes under the QS’s control.
• Ensure a cost budget for each project is produced prior to works commencing. Constantly update the cost budget for the scheme within the monthly contract CVR process.
• Produce accurate monthly CVRs for each project, ensuring all cost heads have been reviewed for current costs and forecasted end of day costs. A full analysis of each sub-contract package along with SBS’s value of the works must be undertaken and detailed within the CVR.
• Ensure variations to the contract are captured and agreed with clients within a timely manner. Same applies with supply chain variations. All variations must be reviewed, and prices agreed before any certification within sub-contract valuations.
• Submit fully reviewed sub-contract valuations within the contractual timescales laid out in the sub-contract order. Allow for all legal notifications required and the adhere to the deadlines of such.
• Ensure client valuations are submitted in line with contract terms. Valuations are to be maximized ensuring that each contract remains in the best possible cash position.

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.

Required Skills

• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK Driving License.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in energy efficiency, retrofit or social housing projects.
• Experience in managing or mentoring others.

Compensation package

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for Continuous Professional Development

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruiting the best person for this post. We will ensure fair and equal opportunities for all potential and existing employees. This relates to Gender, Marital status, Family status, Age, Race, Sexual orientation, and religious belief.

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