Quantity Surveyor

Noble Recruiting are currently seeking a proactive and self-motivated Quantity Surveyor with a keen eye for detail and loves working on Commercial contracts.

Key Benefits on offer:

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Position: Full time, Permanent

Role Description

As a Quantity Surveyor you will work alongside our Client's Divisional Commercial Director to help deliver safe buildings. Taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of specific high-value projects driving an opportunistic and profit focused culture at all times. Working closely with the team both office and site based, in a hard working, energetic and professional environment, the QS our Client is looking for needs to be a creative thinker, flexible and an effective communicator.

We are seeking someone with a solutions mindset, high accuracy and attention to detail, who gets their sense of achievement from ensuring the projects they're dedicated to; runs within budget and to the agreed timelines. Its really about project management, coordinating with our Client's partners and implementing improvements that support business growth.

• Understand and administer project contractual requirements.
• Prepare, negotiate, and issue Applications for Payment, Contractual Notices, Variations, and Loss & Expense claims.
• Manage and maintain accurate project records.
• Produce monthly financial reports, including CVR, risk and opportunity registers, and ISV forecasting.
• Lead the procurement process, including preparing procurement plans and engaging the project team.
• Conduct tenders, analyze supplier quotations, and place orders for project packages.
• Administer supplier contracts and agree on payments, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Agree the Final Account with the client.

Person Specifications:

• Strong Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communicator at all levels, with strong people skills and a collaborative, supportive approach.
• Attention to Detail & Integrity: Meticulous accuracy, high attention to detail, and a reputation for honesty and integrity.
• Driven & Solutions-Oriented: Ambitious, proactive, and solutions-minded, with a focus on achieving result and improving GP margins.
• Contractual & Commercial Expertise: High level of contractual competence, business acumen, and negotiation skills, with at least 3 years relevant experience.
• Customer & Project Focus: Proven ability to maintain client relationships, recover costs, avoid disputes, and ensure timely project and financial outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Committed to developing others, contributing to strategic goals, and driving continuous improvement within the team.
• Full UK Driving licence & own transport is essential to get to the Head Office in Chelmsford, Essex.

Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website.

Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.