Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: East Midlands (Work from home with office options in Stoke, Derby, and Birmingham)

Salary:

Quantity Surveyor (QS): £45,000 - £50,000

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS): £55,000 - £60,000

Benefits:

Car Allowance, Holidays, Pension Scheme, Free Parking, Private Health Care, Professional Development, Flexible Working Online Retailer Discounts

About the Company:

Our client is a long-standing and well-established main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. They are committed to providing excellent career development opportunities, fostering a collaborative team culture, and offering a comprehensive benefits package. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Job Overview:

As a Quantity Surveyor (QS) or Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS), you will play a critical role in managing the financial aspects of projects through to final accounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor that operates across a wide range of sectors including Residential, Healthcare, Education, Blue Light Services, and Decarbonization projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management:

Understand and accurately forecast project values, costs, and margins against the target margin.

Agree changes and solutions with the Contracts/Project Manager prior to implementation.

Subcontractor Management:

Measure, value, negotiate, and check all subcontract interim and final account applications.

Ensure the accuracy of subcontractors' measurement and process accordingly.

Project Involvement:

Support projects across various sectors such as new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and decarbonization works.

Work closely with the Contracts/Project Management teams to ensure financial control of projects.

Regular Site Visits:

Attend site meetings once per week, in addition to working from home.

Visit the Stoke or Derby office as required and attend the Birmingham office approximately once every 3 weeks.

Skills & Experience Required:

For Quantity Surveyor (QS):

At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a construction environment.

Solid understanding of construction processes and cost management.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS):

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.

Extensive experience managing costs, contracts, and subcontractors.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

General Requirements for Both Roles:

Relevant degree or qualification.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other quantity surveying software.

Additional Information:

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established and growing contractor with a strong pipeline of diverse projects.

Flexible working arrangements are available, allowing a balance of remote working, office attendance, and site visits.

You will have access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities.