Job Description
Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent or Contract Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Sector: Construction / Build & Design The Opportunity Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of an established construction business looking to appoint a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial function. There is flexibility around how this position is structured. The successful candidate can join on either a contract/consultancy basis or as a permanent employee working 37.5 hours per week, depending on their circumstances and preference. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional with strong expertise across contractual, legal and commercial management, particularly JCT contracts. The Role Working closely with the senior management team, you will help strengthen commercial processes, improve contractual control and ensure projects are managed effectively from a cost and risk perspective. Key responsibilities will include: Review and advise on JCT Design & Build contracts and subcontract agreements Identify pre-contract commercial risks and advise on contractual amendments Manage variations, valuations and final accounts Oversee CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and margin control Review BoQs, cost benchmarking and commercial reporting Support procurement, subcontractor packaging and supply-chain negotiations Identify contractual and commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation Provide guidance around claims, EOTs and loss & expense Improve record keeping, commercial governance and audit trails Support strategic final account close-out Introduce and develop best-practice QS processes across the business Mentoring & Development An important part of the position will be supporting and developing a Junior Quantity Surveyor through live projects. This will include developing their knowledge and confidence around: JCT contracts and contra