Quantity Surveyor

Construction Quantity Surveyor
18-month contract (24 hours per week)
-60 per hour - Inside IR35
Glasgow - Hybrid

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background? Are you looking for your next contract opportunity with a major transformation project?

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects, including cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans

• Monitor project costs, risks and financial exposure

• Prepare financial reports and forecasts

• Manage procurement and tendering activities

• Prepare tender documentation, BoQs and pricing schedules

• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier tenders

• Administer construction contracts and manage variations, change orders and claims

• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts

• Assess subcontractor applications and issue payment certificates

• Identify commercial risks and support value engineering

• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants

• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction

• Strong knowledge of UK construction practices

• Experience with NEC contracts

• Strong commercial and financial awareness

• Experience with cost management, procurement and contract administration

• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related subject

Desirable:

• RICS / CIOB or similar professional membership

• Experience working on large-scale construction or transformation projects

• Strong experience managing variations, claims and final accounts

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please get in touch with Kate Blackwell at JAM Recruitment.