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Quantity Surveyor

Streamline Search Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leader in the construction and M&E building services industry, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead their commercial and estimating teams.
  • The role offers a salary range of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience, along with benefits such as a car allowance, hybrid working, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Key responsibilities include managing budgets, preparing estimates, overseeing contracts, and ensuring project profitability through effective risk management.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated experience in the construction or M&E sector, along with relevant qualifications and knowledge of NEC3, NEC4, and JCT contracts.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this role, which aims to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

Our client, a well-established leader in the construction and M&E building services industry, is known for delivering high-quality, innovative projects across a range of sectors. They are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage and lead their commercial and estimating teams, playing a pivotal role in delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Quantity Surveyor

Benefits:

  • £65,000 - £75,000 DOE
  • Car allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Additional paid day off on your birthday
  • Company pension
  • Employee benefits scheme

Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and mentor the commercial and estimating teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
  • Prepare, monitor, and control budgets throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring cost efficiency.
  • Oversee the preparation of competitive, accurate estimates and tenders, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project goals.
  • Lead the management of contracts, including issuing variations, negotiating terms, and resolving disputes.
  • Direct the procurement process, ensuring subcontractors and suppliers deliver cost-effective, high-quality services and materials.
  • Oversee valuations and applications for payment, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
  • Identify financial and operational risks, implementing strategies to mitigate them and safeguard project profitability.
  • Work closely with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery and financial alignment.
  • Produce and present detailed cost reports, forecasts, and final accounts to key stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of commercial and estimating operations.

Quantity Surveyor

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction or M&E sector.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and financial management principles.
  • Conversant with NEC3, NEC4 and JCT suite of contracts.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Relevant qualifications in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field (e.g., RICS-accredited degree or equivalent).

*Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to your application.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.