Quantity Surveyor

A well respected specialist basement, geotechnical and piling sub-contractor are seeking a quantity surveyor to join their St Albans head office. The company has a great reputation and delivers foundation, underpinning, piling works and basement construction projects typically focusing on the commercial and residential sector. Due to a number of major project wins they need to source a technically astute quantity surveyor ideally with over four years’ experience. The successful QS will act as the contractual and commercial guardian of a portfolio of projects supporting the PM but with support and direction from the Commercial Manager. It is imperative that the Quantity Surveyor is able to follow financial controls – and efficiently monitor the cost and value of work carried out. Key Responsibilities • Ensure that all reporting is accurate and completed to agreed timescales; Ensure the project and programme contract, cost, quality and time targets are met; • Ensure prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and ensure that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with subcontract terms; • Ensure all subcontract issues are resolved, deferring to the commercial manager where appropriate; • Change Management from Early Warning to Quote Agreement; • Procurement of Subcontracts; • Management of Subcontract Packages; • Provide key information across the contract team. This role would be ideal for an experienced construction, civil, earthworks or basements Quantity Surveyor. On offer – a basic salary of up to £55,000 and a package that includes a car, pension and healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK’s best civil contractors. Apply for this position below or alternatively for further information please contact Tristan Chinn or Gemma Howe on (Apply online only). If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We are specialists in Rail and Civil Recruitment and have a range of posts available. We also welcome speculative applications. You will be rewarded with a competitive base salary and package dependent on experience