Quantity Surveyor

We’re working with an established and growing construction business who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is a hands-on commercial role supporting the management of an allocated portfolio of projects. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors, you will take responsibility for day-to-day commercial administration, financial control and contract management.

The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor
, Commercial Controller or commercially focused construction professional looking to take ownership of projects and develop towards a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

As Quantity Surveyor
, you will be responsible for:

• Taking day-to-day commercial responsibility for an allocated portfolio of projects
• Maintaining accurate project costs, revenue, forecasts and margins
• Monitoring project performance and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting the preparation and review of project budgets and forecasts
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment
• Reviewing payment certificates, client approvals and subcontractor applications
• Managing valuations, payments and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs against approved orders and budgets
• Identifying, recording and valuing variations and commercial changes
• Maintaining variation registers and supporting contractual notices and correspondence
• Reviewing contract terms and highlighting commercial obligations and risks
• Supporting the administration of NEC, JCT and other relevant contracts
• Ensuring subcontract orders reflect the requirements of the main contract
• Undertaking cash flow forecasting and supporting cash collection
• Monitoring outstanding applications, certificates, payments, aged debt and retention
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to understand project progress and commercial impact
• Liaising directly with clients regarding applications, valuations, variations and other commercial matters
• Attending site visits and project meetings where required
• Identifying potential cost overruns and escalating issues appropriately

The successful Quantity Surveyor will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or other commercial role within construction or a related industry
• A good understanding of commercial and contractual principles
• Experience managing project costs, revenue and forecasts
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and pricing information
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, including NEC and JCT
• Experience managing variations and commercial change
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook