Role Overview
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from contract award through to final account. The role focuses on cost control, contract administration, procurement, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered profitably and commercially managed throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, design teams, subcontractors, and clients, the Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in protecting margins, managing variations, and ensuring strong commercial discipline across projects.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
* Manage the commercial performance of projects from contract award to final account.
* Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
* Produce and maintain project cost reports and forecasts.
* Ensure projects are delivered within agreed commercial parameters.
Contract Administration
* Review and administer contracts in accordance with project requirements.
* Manage contractual obligations and identify potential commercial risks.
* Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
Variations & Change Management
* Identify, price, and negotiate project variations.
* Prepare variation submissions and maintain variation logs.
* Ensure all changes to scope are commercially captured and agreed.
Procurement
* Assist in the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
* Prepare enquiries and evaluate quotations.
* Negotiate subcontract agreements and manage subcontractor accounts.
Subcontractor Management
* Assess subcontractor applications and valuations.
* Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts.
* Ensure subcontract works align with project budgets.
Cost Reporting
* Produce regular cost reports and commercial updates for senior management.
* Monitor cost value reconciliation (CVR).
* Track project profitability and highlight any potential cost risks.
Project Collaboration
* Work closely with Project Managers to support project delivery.
* Attend project meetings where required.
* Provide commercial input on programme, procurement, and project planning.
Final Accounts
* Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
* Ensure financial closure of projects in a timely manner.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within construction, joinery, or fit-out sectors.
* Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
* Experience managing project costs, variations, and subcontractor accounts.
* Strong negotiation and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Commercially focused with strong attention to detail.
Desirable
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
* Experience in specialist subcontracting environments (e.g. joinery, interiors, fit-out).
* Knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, etc.).
Specialist Group team members enjoy:
* Staff pension scheme and employer contributions.
* Death in service benefit.
* Staff training and development programme.
* Long terms career prospects within a growing and financially stable family business.
* Private health care options.
* First class working environment, newly refurbished and enhanced headquarters building including; 150 seater staff restaurant on site, breakout areas and refreshments points, onsite staff gym.
* Excellent workplace culture and team approach enhanced by team building activities and staff away days.
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