Quantity Surveyor

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£65,000–£75,000 a year

Cambridge

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Quantity Surveyor role supports the commercial management of construction projects from initial procurement through to final completion. The work involves monitoring project costs, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across a varied portfolio of construction schemes.

Non-negotiable

Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Construction contracts

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Procurement

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Cost management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Subcontractor management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Organisational skills

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Numerical skills

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • Construction qualification

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project commercial aspects

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Prepare budgets and reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Handle subcontractor procurement

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Monitor scope variations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Administer construction contracts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Identify commercial risks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain commercial records

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Liaise with project teams

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Full job description (from employer)⌄

The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction business delivering a varied portfolio of projects across the sector. The successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects from procurement through to completion, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure effective cost control and successful delivery. The project: A Cut & carve refurbishment scheme based in Cambridge valuing circa £10 milliion. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial aspects of allocated construction projects. Prepare and review budgets, cost reports, forecasts and valuations. Manage subcontractor procurement, appointments and payments. Monitor variations, changes to scope and associated costs. Assist with contract administration and the agreement of final accounts. Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery. Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting. Liaise with site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors. About You Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry. Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial processes. Experience managing costs, subcontractor accounts and project documentation. Strong organisational, numerical and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with a range of project stakeholders. Relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification preferred

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