Quantity Surveyor

Nelson Permanent Placements are workling with a leading, fast growing construction, social housing, retrofit & sustainbility specialist to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their already established team.

The role will entail assisting the senior quantity surveyors with  tasks such as preparing estimates, cost plans, valuations, tenders, procurement, payment applications, and final account reconciliation, ensuring projects stay within budget and timeframes by liaising with teams, subcontractors, and clients from project start to finish.

Key Duties

• Cost & Budget Management: Help compile cost plans, estimates, budgets, and forecasts; support financial monitoring.
• Valuations & Payments: Assist with measuring work, preparing valuations, processing payment applications, and managing variations.
• Contract Administration: Support the preparation of tender documents, contracts, and final accounts; help manage claims and disputes.
• Reporting: Compile cost reports, cash flows, and progress updates for senior staff.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, senior QSs, architects, and site teams.
• Site Duties: Perform site measurements and monitor progress.
• Commercial Support: Handle commercial queries, attend meetings, and support procurement processes. 

Skills & Qualifications

• Skills: Strong maths, attention to detail, analytical thinking, computer literacy, good communication, and problem-solving.
• Entry Path: BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or similar

How to Apply:

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.