Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a Tier 1 Main Contractor seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team in the North West. This role is crucial in managing the financial aspects of high-profile construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management:

Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost forecasting and control.
Monitor and report on project expenditure, identifying and addressing any variances.
Tendering and Procurement:

Develop and issue tender documents, including bills of quantities, for subcontractors and suppliers.
Evaluate and analyse tenders, making recommendations for contract awards.
Contract Administration:

Manage contract documentation, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
Administer variations, extensions of time, and final accounts.
Valuations and Payments:

Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and prepare interim valuations.
Certify subcontractor and supplier payments, ensuring they are aligned with work completed.
Risk Management:

Identify potential financial and contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Conduct regular risk assessments and update project stakeholders accordingly.
Financial Reporting:

Prepare detailed cost reports and forecasts for senior management and clients.
Provide regular updates on financial performance and project profitability.
Stakeholder Management:

Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met.
Address and resolve any financial or contractual disputes promptly and professionally.
Compliance and Quality Control:

Ensure all cost management activities comply with relevant legislation, standards, and company policies.
Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Team Collaboration:

Work closely with project managers, site teams, and other departments to ensure seamless project delivery.
Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused environment.Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
Professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or similar body is preferred.
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a Main Contractor.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost management.
Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in cost management software and tools.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.

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