Quantity Surveyor

Role: Quantity Surveyor

Location: North-West based (projects also based there)
Salary: -Salary can be discussed and put forward in relation to experience

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing

commercial team, with specific experience within drylining and internal fit-out.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of

projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with the Director,

project management team, clients, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

Duties -

• Commercial management of drylining and internal fit-out projects from tender through to completion.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of works and subcontract documentation.
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment and valuations.
• Managing variations, change orders and commercial notices.
• Pricing and negotiating variations and additional works.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Preparing, reviewing and agreeing final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, margins, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Assisting with project budgets, cost reports and cash-flow forecasting.
• Reviewing and challenging project costs to ensure works are delivered within budget.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and supporting documentation.
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks.
• Liaising with clients and main contractors to resolve commercial and contractual matters.
• Ensuring contractual notices and commercial correspondence are issued within the required timescales.
• Working closely with site and project teams to ensure that variations, progress and commercial matters are properly recorded and captured.
• Supporting the senior commercial team with general contractual and commercial matters.

Experience and Skills -

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Specific experience in drylining, plastering, ceilings or internal fit-out is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Good understanding of valuations, variations, change control and cost reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communication, negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other commercial/project management systems.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification would be advantageous.

If this role is of interest, please contact Mason.