Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent

Our client is an established design and build contractor with experience across refurbishment, renovation, fit-out and construction projects.

The business works across both commercial and domestic environments, delivering projects from initial design and planning through to construction and completion. With a strong focus on quality, workmanship and delivering projects on time and within budget, the company is now looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join the business and take responsibility for the commercial management of refurbishment and fit-out projects across Lancashire.

You will work closely with the project and site teams, managing costs from procurement through to final account while ensuring projects remain commercially controlled and profitable.

This role would suit an experienced QS from a refurbishment, fit-out, interiors or general building background who is looking for a position with responsibility and the opportunity to play an important role within a growing business.

• Commercial management of refurbishment and fit-out projects

• Managing project costs, budgets and financial performance

• Preparing and reviewing valuations and applications for payment

• Managing subcontractor procurement and packages

• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations

• Preparing subcontract orders and reviewing contractual documentation

• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets

• Managing variations, change and additional works

• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow information

• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

• Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams

• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments

• Reviewing progress and completed works for valuation purposes

• Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts

• Maintaining accurate commercial records

• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders

• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects from start to finish

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor

• Experience within refurbishment, fit-out, interiors or general building

• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

• Experience managing subcontractor packages

• Good understanding of procurement and cost control

• Experience with valuations, variations and final accounts

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Good numerical and analytical ability

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Confident working with project and site teams

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageous

• Full UK driving licence

• £50,000 - £65,000 + package

• Permanent position

• Lancashire-based opportunity

• Refurbishment and fit-out projects

• Commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account

• Opportunity to join an established and growing business

• Long-term career opportunity

• Varied project portfolio

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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