Quantity Surveyor
Location: Mitcham, CR4 4TU
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: Award Winning Projects, Private Pension Plan, with employer contribution matching of up to 7%, 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Additional 3 days paid leave per annum to participate in community projects, Private Health Care Scheme, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance Scheme, Continuous Training & Development, Professional Membership Subscriptions, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Care Vouchers and Evening Class / Hobby Allowance!
Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) is the UK‘s leading specialist contractor for the management of concrete structures and buildings. Established for over 65 years, our professional, innovative service sets the standards in the industry for others to follow.
We are now recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to assume responsibility for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects.
In addition to this, as our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for:
• Providing management of all commercial aspects of the projects
• Assisting in the development of project budgets and forecasts
• Assisting with ensuring the governance and profitability of the projects
• Developing, managing and extending commercial relationships with the client and supply
chain
• Subcontract management including placing of orders and payments
• Providing accurate commercial reporting to allow effective management of projects
• Interfacing with finance, project managements and planning functions
• Providing timely and accurate applications
• Ensuring timely contractual notices are issued in accordance with the contractual timeframes
• Producing final accounts statements for Clients and Supply Chain
• Carrying out CVR and Contract Appraisals for individual schemes
• Preparing and estimating contractual changes and variations
• Providing support and advice to the project management teams on such matters as contract compliance, contract awareness, contract change management, claims, variations, legal and finance matters to do with both Clients and Subcontractors
• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
• Assisting with providing monthly commercial and finance reports for internal meetings
• Assisting with contract programming and planning
• Assisting HR & Training departments with onboarding & performance management of staff
• Promoting & encouraging innovation and value
• Motivating, coaching, encouraging, supporting, & providing guidance to other members of the commercial team
What We’re Looking For
• Understanding of commercial requirements on construction projects.
• Working knowledge of main construction contract forms (NEC3, NEC4, JCT).
• Understanding of different methods of measurement (e.g., CRAMM, Highways).
• Fully conversant with modern office equipment and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong and accurate record‑keeping skills.
• High commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Strong organisational, written, verbal, numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative communicator with clients, supply chain partners and colleagues.
• Ability to manage and mentor team members.
• Significant construction industry experience in a similar commercial role.
• Experience managing the commercial function on construction contracts.
• Relevant degree, higher, advanced or foundation qualification.
• Willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualification (desirable).
• Full UK driver’s licence.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be considered for this role, click on apply today forwarding and up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance
No agencies please