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Position: Quantity Surveyor
Sector: Main contractor (new build and refurbishment)
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £ competitive
The company:
A well established national main contractor delivering refurbishment and new build schemes procured through design & build contracts. Projects range from minor £2m schemes up to £20m major works contracts.
The role:
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting with proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of design and build projects. Working with site based project teams, your responsibilities as Quantity Surveyor may include:
- Managing the commercial aspects of up to 2 schemes.
- Supporting the pre-construction team in preparing tender documents, contracts and procurement schedules to support driving PCSA activities.
- Full management of accounts from procurement through to final accounting.
- Assessing subcontractor progress and budget compliance.
- Undertaking valuations and client variations
- Producing accurate internal and external financial reports, forecasts and liabilities
- Supervising, supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce costs
- Highlighting risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Advising on contractual claims and disputes throughout the project lifecycle
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Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on projects up to £10m+
- Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management across high-value, complex scopes
- Proficiency with JCT contracts
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline or RICS accredited
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for detail and risk
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Comfortable working on your own initiative
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Benefits:
- The opportunity to join a highly stable business and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients
- A competitive salary and package
- 25 days of holiday per year plus Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
- A welcoming team with a supportive culture and great project teams with exceptional talent and experience
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