Civils Quantity Surveyor

Knights Construction are a leading construction company specialising in Agriculture, Build, Civils and Flooring. The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We’re proud to employ talented, driven individuals within the construction sector, and due to an ever-increasing workload, we are now looking to strengthen our commercial team.

With strong business on the books and many new and exciting projects in the pipeline, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and progressive company.

We’re recruiting for an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple construction projects, while also supporting their operational delivery from commencement through to completion.

This is a varied, hands‑on role within a smaller construction business, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from both a commercial and operational perspective. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring projects are commercially successful, well‑managed and delivered to a high standard.

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple civils and groundworks projects from commencement through to completion.
• Prepare, manage and monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts and financial performance.
• Prepare and manage monthly valuations, payment applications, variations and final accounts.
• Produce and maintain Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), providing accurate reporting on project costs, profitability and financial performance.
• Identify, price, negotiate and manage variations and additional works, ensuring changes are properly recorded, submitted and agreed with clients.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including obtaining quotations, evaluating tenders, placing orders and agreeing subcontract terms.
• Prepare and review subcontractor valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Assist with estimating, tendering, project pricing and the preparation of quotations for new and prospective work.
• Undertake site measurements, quantity take-offs and assessments of completed works.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and project information to identify commercial risks, discrepancies and opportunities.
• Monitor project progress against budgets and programmes, identifying potential cost overruns, delays and commercial risks at an early stage.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients on commercial matters, maintaining strong working relationships throughout the project.
• Attend site meetings, progress meetings and commercial reviews with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee Site Managers and site teams to support the successful delivery of projects, ensuring works progress efficiently and in accordance with agreed programmes.
• Support the planning, coordination and management of subcontractors, suppliers, resources and project activities where required.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and other stakeholders to resolve commercial and operational issues.
• Assist with project mobilisation, pre-construction planning and initial site set-up where required.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, commercial records and correspondence, including instructions, variations, valuations and progress updates.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project costs, profitability, progress, risks and key issues.
• Ensure commercial and operational activities are undertaken in accordance with company procedures, contractual requirements and relevant legislation.
• Support the wider team with other commercial and project management activities as required.
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