In brief
This quantity surveyor role involves managing the commercial aspects of construction projects across sectors including education, retail and leisure. The work focuses on cost control, subcontractor procurement and financial reporting to ensure projects remain within budget from initial tender through to final account.
Best for
Quantity surveyors seeking exposure to a broad, multi-sector project portfolio.
What you need
Required
Commercial management
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Budget preparation
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Subcontractor procurement
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Cost control
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Final account management
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Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Manage commercial project lifecycles
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Prepare budgets and forecasts
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Procure and negotiate contracts
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Control project costs
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Review variations and changes
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Identify commercial opportunities
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Full job description (from employer)⌄
St Helens A great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established contractor in St Helens, working across a varied mix of build, refurbishment and fit out projects. The business works across education, commercial, M&E, leisure, banking and retail, so you’ll get exposure to a broad range of projects rather than being tied to one sector. This would suit a QS who enjoys being involved in the full commercial side of projects and wants a role where they can have genuine responsibility and visibility within the business. The Role Managing the commercial aspects of projects from tender through to final account Preparing and managing project budgets, valuations and forecasts Subcontractor procurement and negotiation Cost control and reporting across multiple projects Reviewing variations, applications and change Managing project costs and identifying commercial opportunities The Projects A varied portfolio including: Education and school projects Commercial refurbishment and fit out M&E works Leisure projects Banking and financial premises Retail and shop fit outs General refurbishment and building works The role offers the chance to join a strong contractor where you can take real ownership of your work, work closely with the senior team and gain exposure to a genuinely varied project portfolio. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV or get in touch with our Commercial Specialist, Jane Fairhurst
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