Quantity Surveyor

Location: Halesowen

Quantity Surveyor Location
- Crewe Salary - £55,000  Excellent Benefits Package Job Type
- Permanent About the Company Our client is a well-established construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building projects across the UK. Working across a diverse range of sectors, the business combines regional expertise with the resources, systems and support of a wider construction group. With a strong focus on quality, safety, collaboration and sustainable project delivery, the company continues to deliver a varied portfolio of construction schemes.

Due to ongoing requirements, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, ensuring costs are controlled, contractual obligations are met and projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets and financial targets. Working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients, you will be responsible for monitoring project costs, managing procurement and valuations, identifying commercial risks and supporting the successful financial delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects from procurement through to final account. Prepare, monitor and update project budgets, cost reports and forecasts. Manage subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries, package reviews and appointments. Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment. Assess subcontractor applications, valuations and payment notices. Manage variations, change control and additional works, ensuring all costs are properly recorded and recovered.

Monitor project expenditure, cash flow and commercial performance against agreed budgets. Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate measures to protect project profitability. Work collaboratively with project managers, site teams and other stakeholders to resolve commercial issues. Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure compliance with contractual and company procedures. Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

Provide regular commercial updates and financial reports to senior management.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry. Experience managing the commercial aspects of building or main contractor projects. Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts. The ability to manage project costs, budgets and financial reporting. Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk management. Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent attention to detail. Relevant construction or quantity surveying qualifications would be advantageous. What's on Offer? Salary of £55,000 plus an excellent benefits package. Opportunity to join an established construction business. Involvement in a varied portfolio of building projects. Supportive commercial and operational teams. Long-term career development opportunities. The opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality construction projects.

Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM