Quantity Surveyor
15 hours ago
Norwich
This is not a typical Quantity Surveyor opportunity. This is a chance to join one of the worlds leading specialist contractors in innovative architectural structures - a business that has been engineering, fabricating and installing technically extraordinary projects since 1985, and one that has built a global reputation for doing things that others simply cannot.The company operates as a single-source international specialist, delivering complete packages of engineering, fabrication, supply and installation across facades, canopies, skylights, atriums and large-span roofing structures. Their systems integrate glass, steel and membrane into cohesive, compliant and architecturally ambitious solutions. With over 3,000 projects completed worldwide and operations spanning North America, Europe and Asia, the business has established itself as a true pioneer in its field, holding ISO 9001 certification and an enviable track record of award-winning delivery on some of the most complex and high-profile structures on the planet.The UK operation is an established and growing part of this global group, delivering technically complex facade and structural glazing projects for architects, principal contractors and building owners across the country. Projects have included major healthcare facilities, commercial developments, retail schemes and landmark public buildings. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, the UK business is investing in its commercial team to ensure projects are delivered with the financial rigour and contractual discipline that schemes of this complexity demand.This Quantity Surveyor role sits at the heart of that delivery. You will take full commercial ownership of assigned projects from contract award through to final account, working closely with project managers, design leads, the supply chain and clients to manage cost, risk, change and contract throughout. For a commercially driven QS who wants variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work on genuinely distinctive projects within a respected international business, this is a standout opportunity. Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits Salary: £50,000 - £60,000Hybrid Working AvailableCompany Pension SchemeHoliday Entitlement Plus Bank HolidaysProfessional Development and Training SupportISO 9001 Accredited BusinessCollaborative, technically driven team cultureWillingness to travel to project sites and offices as required Quantity Surveyor Job Overview Hold full commercial responsibility for assigned projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and risk are effectively managed across the entire project lifecycleLead commercial strategy on projects, supporting contract negotiations, risk reviews and the resolution of complex commercial and contractual issuesManage all commercial reporting including CVRs, cost forecasting, change management and project cost controlIdentify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks, proposing strategies and actions to senior managementPrepare and manage claims, contra-charges, contractual notices and legal correspondence for review and approvalAdminister client and supply-chain contracts, ensuring all financial and contractual obligations are clearly communicated and managedOversee subcontract procurement, administration and payment processes from award through to final accountManage technical procurement activities in line with project and commercial requirementsMonitor KPI performance and ensure commercial processes align with company procedures and standardsMaintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders through regular site visits and engagement Quantity Surveyor Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity SurveyingPrior experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 2 contractorStrong knowledge of standard and bespoke forms of contractProven experience managing the commercial aspects of projects from award to final accountSound understanding of cost control, CVRs, change management and final account processesExperience with subcontract procurement, administration and payment processesStrong commercial and financial management skills with excellent attention to detailExcellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilitiesProactive, self-motivated and commercially aware with a structured approach to problem solvingKnowledge of relevant construction legislation and regulatory requirementsWillingness to travel to project sites and offices across the UK as required What Makes This Opportunity Different? Work on some of the most technically sophisticated and visually striking construction projects in the UK - complex structural glazing, facade systems and large-span architectural structures that very few contractors can deliverJoin a business with over 40 years of specialist expertise, 3,000+ completed projects worldwide, and a reputation built on engineering excellence and genuine innovationBe part of a global group with operations across North America, Europe and Asia, offering exposure and career pathways that a purely domestic contractor simply cannot matchA single-source delivery model - engineering, fabrication and installation all in-house - means you work within a fully integrated team where commercial and technical decisions are genuinely joined upISO 9001 certified business with strong processes, clear commercial frameworks and senior leadership that invests in getting the commercial function rightA growing UK pipeline of technically complex and high-profile projects, offering consistent variety and real scope for career development within an international specialistBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. xjlbheb Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. 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