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I'm working with a well-established construction and property services contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The successful candidate will work on a major programme of planned refurbishment and improvement works across residential properties, managing the commercial performance of projects ranging from £1m to £15m.
The Role
Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll take commercial responsibility for a range of planned works programmes, working closely with the operational team and supporting more junior members of the commercial function.
The projects include a variety of residential improvement and refurbishment works, such as:
- Re-roofing
- Kitchen and bathroom replacements
- Window and door replacements
- Electrical testing and inspection programmes
- Residential refurbishment
- Elemental improvement works
You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially controlled, profitable and delivered in line with contractual requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial performance of projects from start to completion
- Ensure full commercial entitlement is secured under the contract
- Monitor project costs, revenue, margins and overall performance
- Prepare and manage CVRs, CVCs and management accounts
- Manage valuations, applications and monthly invoicing
- Monitor cash flow and resolve commercial queries
- Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Work closely with Operations and Finance on commercial performance
- Analyse management information and project costs
- Support robust budget and cost control
- Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
- Provide guidance and support to more junior members of the commercial team
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience
- Experience managing the commercial side of construction projects
- Strong cost control and commercial management skills
- Experience with valuations, CVRs and financial reporting
- Good Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and formulas
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A full UK driving licence
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Property Services / Social Housing experience would be advantageous, particularly experience with:
- Planned Maintenance
- Refurbishment
- Residential improvement works
- NHF SOR / Schedule of Rates
- Social Housing contracts
However, candidates from other construction sectors such as residential/new build will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
- £50,000–£60,000 basic salary
- £4,000 annual car allowance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Annual salary reviews
- Private healthcare and dental care
- Pension with employer contribution
- Life insurance
Interested?
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity and have a strong commercial background, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply with your CV today for a confidential conversation.
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