In brief
This quantity surveyor role supports the commercial team of a regional main contractor delivering projects valued between £2M and £25M. The work involves managing project finances from the initial tender stage through to final account settlement.
Non-negotiable
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting
What you need
Required
Main contracting experience
3+ years
JCT contract knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Driving Licence
Clearly required in the listing
Cost control
Strongly implied by the listing
Stakeholder management
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Quantity Surveying degree
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Identify tender risks
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage contractual documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare financial accounts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Control subcontractor costs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project budgets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Implement value engineering
Clearly stated in the job description.
Liaise with stakeholders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
3+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Supports level and years
“Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar (desirable) Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
I am looking to talk to Quantity Surveyors in Sussex and Surrey that are looking to push their career forwards with a high performing main contractor. The opportunity is for a Quantity Surveyor to join a successful regional main contractor delivering high-quality projects across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and further afield into London. Our clients work on a wide range of projects ranging in value from £2M to £25M. They have secured places on a number of frameworks, and have a good track record of repeat business from private clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a capable Quantity Surveyors, Project to Senior, to join their commercial team. The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have proven experience with other main contractors, and will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of projects from tender through to final account. Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities; Pre-Contract & Tender Stage Work alongside the Pre-Construction Manager and Estimator to identify opportunity and risk in new tenders. Contract Management & Cost Control Draft and issue contractual letters and commercial notices to clients and subcontractors. Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, variations, and final accounts. Measure and value subcontractors work on-site and manage their accounts. Monitor project costs, forecast accurately, and report to senior management. Identify and implement value engineering opportunities. Stakeholder & Client Liaison Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and colleagues. Attend site and progress meetings, providing commercial and procurement input. Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure alignment on financial goals. Represent the business with professionalism and commercial integrity. Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar (desirable) Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting. Strong knowledge of traditional JCT contracts and JCT Design & Build contracts. Driving Licence Ideally living within the M23 corridor, or surrounding areas. What's on offer Great salary for the region Friendly and fun office environment, with free parking Exposure to challenging and varied projects. Supportive team culture in a growing and dynamic company. Arise Recruit would always be keen to speak to construction professionals about their own career goals and how we might be able to assist them in achieving them. Please give the team a call today
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