Quantity Surveyor Construction
hace 10 horas
Carlisle
We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected construction contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven QS to join a stable, long-established business with over 50 years of industry experience, delivering a wide range of construction and civil engineering projects across Northern England and Southern Scotland. The company has built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and consistent project delivery across sectors including housing developments, refurbishment, new builds, steel frame construction, education, retail, highways, water industry works, and design & build schemes. The Role The successful Quantity Surveyor will join a collaborative project delivery team, working closely with Contracts Managers, Engineers, procurement teams, and site staff to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high commercial standard. You will play a key role in cost management, contract administration, forecasting, and supporting overall project profitability. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of varied projects within a supportive and well-structured commercial environment. A Day in the Life This is a varied role combining office-based commercial responsibilities with regular interaction across live project sites. Typical duties will include: • Preparing detailed valuations, cost reports, and financial analysis, • Monitoring project budgets and commercial performance, • Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiations, and appointments, • Identifying, pricing, and managing variations and change control, • Preparing interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts, • Supporting contract administration and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, • Working closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure accurate cost control, • Producing regular commercial reporting and forecasts, • Resolving commercial issues proactively to support project delivery, • Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors What Were Looking For • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, • Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management, • Experience managing subcontractor packages and cost control, • Strong numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and QS/commercial software, • Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) preferred but not essential, • Full UK driving licence advantageousWhats on Offer, • Salary of £50,000 £70,000 depending on experience, • Company car, • Annual performance-related bonus scheme, • 33 days holiday including bank holidays, • Company pension scheme, • Strong pipeline of diverse construction and civil engineering projects, • Long-term career progression opportunities, • Stable and supportive working environment Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for staff retention, long service, and internal progression. Many employees have been with the company for 10+ years, reflecting a culture built on trust, consistency, and recognition. The organisation promotes an open and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally and contribute to meaningful, long-term projects. JTRA1_UKTJ