Quantity Surveyor

Leeds

£50,000 – £60,000

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be vital in ensuring the successful completion of construction projects through accurate cost estimation, cost monitoring, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. You will collaborate closely with project teams to ensure projects are completed within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team and contribute to the success of our projects.

Information on the role

• Assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks associated with the contract.
• The Company has a £18 Million turn over per year and a good mix of Resi and commercial projects
• Prepare applications for payment on a monthly basis in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for the Head of Commercial.
• Ensure prompt payments of outstanding sums.
• Undertake site visits on a regular basis to resolve disputes whilst maintaining relationships with customers.
• Ensure all commercial activities are carried out in compliance with procedures and external legislation governing business operations.
• Facilitate regular two-way discussions and reviews with the Operations team, ensuring the team has full knowledge of the completion and financial status of the projects.
• Establish and administer a regime of effective risk and opportunity management to reduce commercial exposure.
• Supports the ongoing development and improvement of commercial management process.
• Provides accurate and timely variation orders and ensure that these are given written instruction from the customer before proceeding.

What we’d like from you

• Proven experience of working in the Construction section.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT, contract management and Excel
• The ability to communicate, influence and challenge at all levels to deliver results.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of projects.
• Experience of working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.
• Experience of commercial processes within large scale projects.
• Have strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate at all levels and across the business.
• Be pro-active and with a can-do attitude and able to handle tasks and drive results without close supervision.
• A team player who actively supports others around them but also with the ability to work independently.
• Identifies opportunities for improving contract processes and systems.