Elevation Recruitment Group
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
Location: Beverley
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We’re working with an established and growing construction business who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.
This is a hands-on commercial role supporting the management of an allocated portfolio of projects. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors, you will take responsibility for day-to-day commercial administration, financial control and contract management.
The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Controller or commercially focused construction professional looking to take ownership of projects and develop towards a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
- Taking day-to-day commercial responsibility for an allocated portfolio of projects
- Maintaining accurate project costs, revenue, forecasts and margins
- Monitoring project performance and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting the preparation and review of project budgets and forecasts
- Preparing and submitting applications for payment
- Reviewing payment certificates, client approvals and subcontractor applications
- Managing valuations, payments and final accounts
- Monitoring project costs against approved orders and budgets
- Identifying, recording and valuing variations and commercial changes
- Maintaining variation registers and supporting contractual notices and correspondence
- Reviewing contract terms and highlighting commercial obligations and risks
- Supporting the administration of NEC, JCT and other relevant contracts
- Ensuring subcontract orders reflect the requirements of the main contract
- Undertaking cash flow forecasting and supporting cash collection
- Monitoring outstanding applications, certificates, payments, aged debt and retention
- Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to understand project progress and commercial impact
- Liaising directly with clients regarding applications, valuations, variations and other commercial matters
- Attending site visits and project meetings where required
- Identifying potential cost overruns and escalating issues appropriately
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About You
The successful Quantity Surveyor will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or other commercial role within construction or a related industry
- A good understanding of commercial and contractual principles
- Experience managing project costs, revenue and forecasts
- The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and pricing information
- Good knowledge of construction contracts, including NEC and JCT
- Experience managing variations and commercial change
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
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