Quantity Surveyor

Summary

A specialist construction contractor with a track record of delivering reliable, high-quality building solutions across the North West of England and Scottish Border is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work in their civil engineering and construction division.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a multi disciplined group of companies that can offer the right candidate the necessary career development and support within the construction industry to enable them to fulfil their career aspirations.  

Based in Carlisle, Cumbria this is a key role in helping us to achieve the future growth plan for the division.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for;

-    Taking commercial ownership of smaller sized projects from pre-construction through to final account.
-    Assist Senior Quantity Surveyors for larger more complex schemes.
-    Prepare, review and manage budgets, cost plans, forecasts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
-    Monitor project costs, cashflow, value recovery and margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities at an early stage.
-    Complete accurate and timely cost value reconciliations and commercial reports for internal review.
-    Support procurement activity, subcontractor tender analysis, appointment recommendations and subcontract administration.
-    Manage subcontractor accounts, applications, payment notices, variations and final account agreements.
-    Review and understand contractual requirements, ensuring key obligations, notices and deadlines are managed effectively.
-    Identify, assess and track commercial risks, escalating significant matters to the Commercial Manager or senior management where required.
-    Manage variations, change control, compensation events or equivalent contract mechanisms in line with the relevant contract terms.
-    Maintain accurate commercial records, correspondence and supporting information to protect the company's position.
-    Support dispute avoidance through clear communication, good documentation and early resolution of commercial issues.
-    Support continuous improvement of commercial processes, templates and reporting standards.

For the right candidate this role has the potential to develop into a more senior role in the Group with further opportunity to develop with the Business.

Quantity Surveyor Specification

-    Strong experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or cost management within the construction industry.
-    Good working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, procurement, measurement, valuation and final accounts.
-    Ability to manage commercial matters independently while knowing when to escalate risk or seek support.
-    Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior colleagues is desirable.
-    Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
-    Professional accreditation, or working towards professional accreditation, is desirable but not essential.
-    Confident user of Microsoft Office and relevant quantity surveying, measurement or document management systems.

Salary / Package

-    Competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000
-    Car allowance 
-    Pension 
-    BUPA cash plan
-    Based in the Cumbria area with site visits as required
-    Holidays - 25 days + bank holidays

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