Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
I'm recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing fit-out and refurbishment contractor based in North Leeds.
The business has been established for over 20 years and employs more than 75 people across the group. Following continued growth and new contract wins, they are expanding their commercial team and looking for an experienced QS who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
The role will initially have a strong focus on fit-out and refurbishment projects for a major quick-service restaurant operator across the North of England, with projects typically ranging from fast turnaround works lasting a couple of days through to larger schemes running for several weeks.
The Role
You'll take commercial responsibility for multiple projects at various stages, working closely with operational teams to maintain strong commercial control from pre-construction through to final account.
Responsibilities will include:
Commercial management of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects
Cost planning, forecasting and reporting
Procurement and management of subcontract packages
Valuations, variations and change control
Monitoring project costs, margins and commercial performance
Preparing and agreeing final accounts
Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and site teams
Supporting the wider commercial team and junior QS staff
About You
Applications are welcomed from Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds. Experience within fit-out, refurbishment, social housing, planned maintenance or specialist subcontracting would be particularly relevant.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level
Strong commercial understanding and ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Experience within fast-paced construction environments
Good subcontract procurement and cost management experience
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Experience using COINS ERP would be highly advantageous
Package
Circa £60,000-£70,000, with flexibility depending on experience
Private Medical Insurance after the first year
Death in Service benefit
Company pension scheme
Holiday Loyalty Scheme
Long Service Awards
Wellbeing Programme
Training and development opportunities
Free parkingPermanent, fixed-term and contract options can be considered.
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