Quantity Surveyor
- Location: Wakefield (Travel to site/customer/consultant offices required)
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to become a key member of our Projects Division. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the commercial, contractual, and financial elements of various contracts within the department. You will handle a diverse portfolio of projects, including design and build refit schemes and other works, ranging from short-term assignments of about a week to more extensive projects lasting up to nine months, with budgets from tens of thousands up to £2 million. Your duties will encompass the entire project lifecycle—from initial measurement, scoping, and tendering to subcontractor management and final accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend scoping visits and survey meetings.
- Develop detailed cost plans and conduct full handovers to the project team.
- Engage in pre-start meetings and align with detailed cost plans.
- Liaise with client-side Project Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers.
- Conduct subcontractor cost analysis and manage subcontractor orders.
- Provide commercial advice, guidance, and support to project management and delivery teams.
- Prepare budget costings, bills of quantities, and commercial reports.
- Manage several projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with contractual and commercial requirements.
- Maximise cash positions and forecast cash flow.
- Prepare and submit final accounts, and manage subcontractor payments and variations.
Required Knowledge/Experience:
- At least 5 years in a similar role within the construction industry, preferably with a main or fit-out contractor.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial and construction contracts, especially JCT contracts.
- Experience working with schedules of rates and frameworks.
- Retail construction background is preferred but not essential.
Skills:
- Strong commercial reporting, numerical, and IT skills.
- Proficient in verbal and written English.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and workloads effectively.
- Experience with IT systems, including Word and Excel.
- Capable of identifying and managing risks and driving process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Educated to GCSE Standard (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Degree, BTEC, or HND/HNC (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related fields preferred.
- Professional qualifications with CIOB or RICS are advantageous.
Join Our Team!
If you are a results-driven professional with a strong background in quantity surveying and are looking for a dynamic role in a growing company, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV. Note: The role will evolve in line with business needs and will be reviewed periodically.