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Quantity Surveyor

  • Location: Walsall
  • Salary: £35k - 50k per year + Car, Pension, Holidays, Healthcare, Other Benefits
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 5 days ago

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Walsall, WS1
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team based in Walsall?

We are seeking a talented individual to provide commercial support on projects, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while contributing to the company’s objectives. This role involves working closely with internal teams, clients, and supply chains to ensure accurate cost management and value reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting:

  • Produce accurate and timely cost and value reports at both project and business unit levels.
  • Manage forecasting and cash flow reporting.
  • Update monthly CVRs, cost, and commercial plans.


Processes:

  • Adhere to and enhance internal commercial processes.
  • Collaborate within joint ventures/alliances to improve processes and procedures.


External Relationships:

  • Manage main contracts, identifying and addressing commercial risks.
  • Engage the supply chain with appropriate contract terms and conditions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Prepare applications for payment and handle variations, claims, and additional payments.


Internal Relationships:

  • Collaborate effectively with site teams for accurate cost forecasting and cash recovery.
  • Share best practices and provide cost management guidance.
  • Key Measures & Targets
  • Deliver accurate monthly forecasting.
  • Meet deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar.
  • Challenge resources and costs effectively.


Key Relationships:

  • Commercial Manager and wider Commercial Team.
  • Business Development and Bid Teams.
  • Clients and operational site teams.
  • Person Specification


Essential:

  • Previous construction industry experience.
  • HND/Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
  • Familiarity with NEC 3 and 4 forms of contract.
  • Strong knowledge of Construction Law.
  • Proven commercial management and subcontractor procurement experience.
  • Expertise in monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.


Desirable:

  • Member of RICS or similar professional body (or working towards).
  • CSCS card.


Sector Experience:

  • NEC 3 & 4 contract experience (essential).
  • Infrastructure experience (essential).
  • Water sector experience (preferred).


If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further!