Quantity Surveyor

Managing and controlling costs throughout the lifecycle of a construction project, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance with contractual obligations.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Maintain schedules of variations, valuations and budgets.
• Manage procurement of sub-contractors, and monthly assessments in relation to change control.
• Maintain QS site files, correspondence and relevant documentation to high standards.
• Administer building contracts (JCT / NEC), ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Certiy payments to Subcontractors and assess any relevant change.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Produce cost reports and advise on financial performance.
• Assess and manage variations with clients.
• Negotiate and agree changes with subcontractors and clients.
• Ensure contractual compliance, risk mitigation, opportunities and accurate reporting.
• Attend project meetings and contribute as required.
• Maintain accurate records of costs, contracts and communications.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and company standards.
• Work independently or with a Senior Quantity Surveyor ensuring accurate financial control and timely reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, sub-contractors, and project teams.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

• HND/ Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally within the structures, civil engineering and demolition sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, variations, and final accounts to ensure profitability.
• Familiar with relevant software, such as Bluebeam.
• Chartered RICS member.
• Knowledge of main commercial framework utilised by the business NEC 3 & 4, JCT).

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