Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Vision Built a Sisk Company, is a leading offsite construction company delivering high‑quality modular and panelised building solutions. Our team combines innovation with practical construction expertise to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The Quantity Surveyor will work within and assist the commercial and construction team to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk.

• Preparing tenders, analysing and selecting subcontractors, negotiating and finalising subcontract orders.
• Managing financial and commercial aspects of subcontractors to final account completion.
• Maintaining site records and document control.
• Recording site measurements.
• Assisting with forecasts, targets and contract value reconciliations.
• Preparing valuations and variations with sufficient records and details, agreeing changes as works progress.
• Updating projected final account and submitting in a timely manner.
• Liaising with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters.
• Implementing commercial strategy.
• Maintaining and protecting John Sisk & Son commercial and contractual entitlements.
• Participating in contract value reviews maintaining an independent view.
• Identifying and assessing risks and opportunities.
• Developing understanding of insurances and warranties.
• Engaging in cash management activities to ensure good cash flow.
• Supporting tender processes as required.
• Supervising and overseeing Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors, checking their work.
• Applying clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively utilising technology platforms.
• Being fully conversant with the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Demonstrating commercial awareness and ownership.
• Applying time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Degree level education and working towards relevant professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Letter and report writing skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Contract value reviews (CVRs).
• 2‑day safety appreciation course including contract and commercial awareness.
• CIOB membership or eligibility.

• Experience with larger Design and Build contracts.
• Knowledge of claims and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of contract law.
• Involvement with contracts above €/£15m without responsibility.
• Responsibility for controlling traditional contracts.
• Supervising Assistant Quantity Surveyors and sign‑off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.