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Quantity Surveyor
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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire (WS15)
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Overview
A growing specialist contractor is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and estimating functions across multiple projects. The role involves working closely with sales, project management, and site teams to ensure accurate pricing, effective cost control, contractual compliance, and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-Construction
- Support the preparation of operational pricing and tender submissions
- Prepare, review, and maintain estimating cost spreadsheets
- Price framework packages in line with client requirements
- Review scopes of work and activity schedules to ensure alignment with estimates and project requirements
- Obtain, assess, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities during tender and pre-construction stages
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Commercial & Project Support
- Manage and track Compensation Events and Early Warning Notices
- Review site records, diaries, and timesheets to support commercial assessments
- Monitor and report site issues, delays, and risks in conjunction with Project Managers
- Assess programme impacts and support the valuation of delays and associated costs
- Prepare and submit applications for payment
- Price and negotiate variations and Compensation Events
- Assess subcontractor applications and prepare payment certificates
- Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reports
- Monitor project costs, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle
- Support final account preparation and agreement with clients and subcontractors
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Necessary Skills & Requirements
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or civil engineering sector
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills
- Excellent numerical and analytical ability
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
- Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contractual documentation
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Skills & Requirements
- Knowledge of civil engineering or environmental projects
- Familiarity with NEC contracts, particularly Compensation Events and Early Warning Notice processes
- Experience preparing CVRs and managing project financial reporting
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