Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire (WS15)
Salary: Up to £52,000 FTE DOE + Bonus
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (30-40 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Flexible & Hybrid Working Available

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist contractor in the environmental services industry that's open to doing things a little differently. Whether you're looking for a traditional full-time position or a part-time role (30+ hours per week), we're happy to discuss a working pattern that suits both you and the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial and estimating functions across a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with sales, project management and site teams from tender stage through to final account.

Estimating & Pre-Construction

* Support the preparation of operational pricing and tender submissions

* Prepare, review and maintain estimating cost spreadsheets

* Price framework packages in line with client requirements

* Obtain, assess and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors

* Review technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation

* Identify commercial risks and opportunities during tender and pre-construction stages

Commercial & Project Support

* Manage and track Compensation Events and Early Warning Notices

* Review site records, diaries and timesheets to support commercial assessments

* Monitor and report site issues, delays and risks alongside Project Managers

* Assess programme impacts and support the valuation of delays and associated costs

* Price and negotiate variations and Compensation Events

* Assess subcontractor applications and prepare payment certificates

* Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reports

* Monitor project costs, forecasts and profitability throughout the project lifecycle

* Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors

You'll ideally have:

* Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering

* Strong commercial and cost management skills

* Experience working with NEC 3 and 4 Contracts

* Excellent numerical and analytical ability

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems

* The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documentation

* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

* The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer?

* Salary of up to £52,000 FTE DOE

* Performance-related bonus

* Hybrid working available

* Flexible hours, including part-time opportunities (minimum 30 hours per week)

* Varied workload with autonomy and responsibility from day one

If you feel like this could be the role for you, we'd love to hear from you