Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Warrington Cheshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Claims Quantity Surveyor
Location - Warrington
Salary/Package - £45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is an established and growing construction business delivering major residential and specialist construction projects across the UK.
The business has a strong pipeline of projects across sectors including Build to Rent, multi-family, affordable housing and major residential developments. Due to continued growth within the commercial and claims function, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their career within construction claims.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to move into a specialist Claims QS position.
Working closely with an experienced Senior Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the preparation and management of contractual claims across a range of major construction projects.
The successful candidate will have a strong commercial QS background and will ideally be looking to specialise in claims, developing their expertise across EOT, disruption, loss & expense and wider contractual matters.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the preparation and management of contractual claims
Preparing and supporting Extension of Time (EOT) submissions
Preparing disruption and loss & expense claims
Reviewing project records, programmes, valuations and commercial information
Analysing project costs and identifying potential areas of entitlement
Preparing detailed claim submissions and supporting documentation
Reviewing construction contracts and contractual obligations
Gathering and analysing evidence to support claims
Working closely with project and commercial teams to obtain relevant information
Assisting with negotiations with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
Maintaining comprehensive claims records and documentation
Supporting the Senior Claims QS with claims strategy and preparation
Developing claims methodologies and contractual knowledge
Supporting dispute and adjudication preparation where required
Progressing towards independently managing claims as experience develops
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Claims Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
Main contracting experience would be highly advantageous
Experience working on major construction or residential projects
Strong commercial QS background
Good knowledge of valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and cost control
A genuine interest in specialising in construction claims
Understanding of construction contracts and contractual mechanisms
Strong analytical and numerical ability
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyse large amounts of project information and identify relevant evidence
Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification
Experience with EOT, disruption, loss & expense or other contractual claims would be advantageous
What's on Offer
£45,000 - £60,000 salary
Excellent package
Opportunity to transition from mainstream QS into a specialist Claims QS role
Direct mentoring and support from a Senior Claims QS
Exposure to EOT, disruption, loss & expense and contractual claims
Major residential and construction projects
Long-term career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to develop into a specialist Claims QS
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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