Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor required for a Sun Contractor in Essex

About the Company

Subcontractor specialising in Enabling, Groundworks, Civil Engineering and RC Frame company based in Essex. They employ a select group of individuals with the professional knowledge and practical skills to provide a high-quality service, tailored to their clients’ needs.

Current projects range in value from £500k to £10 million. As a company they operate within a fast-paced environment across a diverse range of projects, primarily in London and the South East but with projects stretching across the whole of England.

About the Role

They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial management of assigned projects, supporting junior commercial staff where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Manage and oversee the commercial running of assigned projects, ensuring accurate and timely valuations in line with contractual requirements

Prepare and submit applications for payment, track payment certificates, and follow up on outstanding payments

Identify, record, and value variations and dayworks

Negotiate, agree, and close out final accounts

Issue and manage Early Warning Notices (EWNs), Extensions of Time (EOTs), and associated tracker documents

Review project cost reports and P&L reports monthly, taking proactive steps to maintain project profitability

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, payment terms, and construction law

Tendering & Cost Management

Price, forecast, and negotiate the cost of materials and resources

Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other commercial documentation

Track design and construction changes and adjust budget projections accordingly

Perform risk, value management, and cost control throughout the construction programme

Advise on procurement strategy and identify and respond to commercial risks

Subcontractors & Supply Chain

Procure subcontractors via the approved PQQ process

Arrange and approve subcontractors’ payment notices and payments

Allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their performance at all stages of construction

Select and source construction materials in line with project specifications and budget

Contractual & Legal

Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes

Maintain up-to-date awareness of building contracts in current use, including JCT and NEC

Stakeholder & Team

Liaise with clients and construction professionals including site managers, project managers, and site engineers

Support and guide Assistant QS and junior commercial staff where applicable

Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Promote high standards of health and safety on site at all times