Quantity Surveyor

We are looking to appoint a permanent Quantity Surveyor to work for our client based in Lincoln.

Our Client is an established construction and property development company based in Lincoln. They deliver a diverse range of residential, commercial, education, industrial and specialist construction projects throughout Lincolnshire and the wider East Midlands.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial and cost management support across projects from pre-construction through to final account. The role will help ensure projects are procured, administered and delivered in a commercially controlled manner, with costs, risks, variations, valuations and cash flow managed accurately.
Working closely with directors, project managers, site teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of allocated projects.

Key Responsibilities
•    Manage the commercial performance of allocated construction projects from award through to final account.
•    Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash-flow information.
•    Procure subcontract packages and materials, including preparing enquiries, analysing quotations and making recommendations.
•    Prepare subcontract orders and ensure scopes, exclusions and commercial terms are clearly defined.
•    Assess subcontractor applications, issue payment notices and maintain accurate payment records.
•    Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and supporting documentation.
•    Identify, price and agree variations, compensation events and additional works.
•    Maintain variation, risk, opportunity and cost-value reconciliation registers.
•    Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates for directors and project teams.
•    Monitor labour, plant, material, subcontract and preliminary costs against budget.
•    Administer relevant contractual requirements and support the management of notices, extensions of time and loss-and-expense matters.
•    Attend project, client, commercial and subcontractor meetings as required.
•    Work closely with site teams to ensure records are maintained to support valuations, variations and contractual matters.
•    Negotiate and agree subcontractor and client final accounts.
•    Support tender handovers, procurement planning and pre-construction reviews.
•    Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate action.
•    Maintain accurate electronic project records and commercial documentation.
•    Promote professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills and Experience

Essential
•    Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
•    Strong knowledge of construction costs, procurement and commercial management.
•    Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
•    Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and standard construction payment processes.
•    Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contractual documents.
•    Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate commercial records.
•    Ability to manage several projects and competing deadlines.
•    Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site and office-based teams.
•    Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
•    Full UK driving licence.

Desirable
•    Experience across new-build, refurbishment, education, residential or commercial projects.
•    Experience working for a main contractor or property developer.
•    Knowledge of cost-value reconciliation and monthly project reporting.
•    Experience with construction accounting, estimating or project management software.
•    Existing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.

Qualifications
A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or another relevant construction-related discipline is preferred. Candidates with strong practical experience and a proven commercial track record will also be considered.

Personal Attributes
•    Commercially aware, proactive and confident in making informed decisions.
•    Organised, accurate and able to work calmly under pressure.
•    Professional and comfortable challenging costs or contractual positions where necessary.
•    Collaborative, approachable and able to build strong working relationships.
•    Committed to meeting deadlines and achieving positive project outcomes.
•    Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
What We Offer
•    Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
•    Company pension scheme.
•    Opportunities for career development and progression.
•    A supportive and experienced management team.
•    Involvement in a varied portfolio of local and regional construction projects.
•    The opportunity to join a growing, established Lincoln-based business.
•    Additional benefits to be discussed at interview.

If you would like to apply for this position, please call Tower Staff Construction on (phone number removed) or email us a copy of your CV.

Tower Staff Construction LTD welcomes job applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We regret, however, that we are unable to offer employment to anyone without documented proof of their right to live and work in the UK.