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Quantity Surveyor - Fire
Quantity Surveyor – Passive Fire Protection & Fire Door Replacements
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum Type: Full Time Region: Wales Location: Newport (with travel to sites within approximately one hour) Reference: FIRE QS_1782832897
About the Role
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing specialist contractor within the passive fire protection sector? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business delivering high-quality fire safety projects across social housing and commercial environments throughout South Wales and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and expanding team, working on essential fire safety projects that make a real difference to the safety and compliance of occupied buildings.
Responsibilities
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a range of passive fire protection projects, including:
- Fire door replacements
- Fire stopping
- Compartmentation
- Associated remedial works
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Projects are delivered across:
- Social housing
- Schools
- Universities
- Hotels
- Other commercial properties
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the commercial aspects of multiple passive fire protection projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Preparing:
- Cost plans
- Valuations
- Variations
- Final accounts
- Monitoring project costs, budgets, and profitability.
- Reviewing subcontractor quotations and managing subcontractor accounts.
- Preparing and submitting interim applications for payment.
- Identifying and pricing variations throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Working closely with:
- Contracts Managers
- Site Managers
- Clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Producing accurate:
- Commercial reports
- Forecasts
- Supporting:
- Procurement activities
- Supplier negotiations
- Ensuring contractual compliance and minimising commercial risk.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within:
- Construction
- Refurbishment
- Specialist contracting
- Experience working on:
- Social housing and/or commercial construction projects
- Knowledge of:
- Passive fire protection
- Fire door replacement
- Refurbishment projects (highly advantageous)
- Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial management
- Excellent:
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Full UK driving licence
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What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position
- Company package including:
- Mileage allowance
- Vehicle allowance (where applicable)
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing specialist contractor
- Varied and interesting projects across:
- Social housing
- Commercial sectors
- Supportive working environment with long-term job security
If you’re an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career within the growing passive fire protection sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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