We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team, focusing on challenging and rewarding projects in the groundworks and residential sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take a leading role in cost management and commercial performance.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Car/Travel Allowance: £300 - £500 per month
- Pension: 5% company contribution
- Holiday: 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Key Requirements
- Experience: Approximately 6-8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
- Sector Background: Essential experience in both Groundworks and the Residential construction sector.
- Work Split: The role requires a hands-on approach with a general split of 60% office-based work and 40% site visits.
- You will be looking after 8-9 sites with an Assistant supporting.
- Location: Primarily office-based, with flexibility for travel to sites as required. (No regular remote/Work From Home arrangements.)
- JCT experience
- Cost Control & Reporting: Assist in preparing financial reports, cost forecasts, and monitoring project budgets.
- Procurement: Support the procurement process, including preparing tender documents, analyzing sub-contractor bids, and drafting sub-contract orders.
- Valuations & Payments: Conduct site measures, prepare and submit interim valuations, and process sub-contractor applications for payment.
- Change Management: Assist in the identification, valuation, and agreement of variations (Compensation Events/EWNs).
- Final Accounts: Support the Quantity Surveyor in the negotiation and settlement of final accounts with both clients and sub-contractors.
- Risk Management: Identify and flag potential commercial risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager.
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the last 5-8 years.
- Crucial experience working on groundworks and residential projects.
- A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC/HND or Degree).
- Sound knowledge of common forms of contract (e.g., JCT and NEC).
- Exceptional IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
How to Apply
If you possess the required experience and are looking for your next career challenge, please submit your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle office.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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