Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS

Quantity Surveyor & Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tamworth, West Midlands

Full-time/ Permanent

Our clients are a leading main contractor delivering modern construction methods, modular build construction, superstructure and facades. Working on some of the UKs most innovative and exciting projects, delivering high quality results, enhanced delivery speed whilst still maintaining exceptional H&S and quality standards.

Suitable applicants will have experience at QS/Senior QS level, however we will consider an experienced Assistant QS looking for the next step in their career. Previous experience of working for a main contractor on commercial build projects (JCT) is required, any knowledge of modern construction and modular builds would be an added bonus!

This client are an Employee Owned Trust (EoT), which brings with it lots of benefits! The company are enjoying year on year growth, with this comes the continuous opportunity for internal progression and personal development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the designated project specifications, pricing structures, programmes, and contractual conditions, etc, upon which the project offer is based.
• Review and assist with the negotiation and agreement of the Client/Main Contractor contract documentation.
• To assist other departments of the team with pre-start planning and programming.
• Assist with the supplier/subcontractor selection, analysing competitive offers, and helping to ensure the chosen supplier/subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works.
• Place all appropriate supplier/subcontractor orders ensuring that such order documentation provides access to all the required information for the supplier/subcontractor to undertake their work without putting at jeopardy any of the terms, conditions or obligations agreed with its client.
• Be responsible for all Supplier/Sub-contract commercial management including variation accounts and processing of requests for payment.
• Senior QS level will also take on more project lead and client responsibilities, along with supporting more Junior commercial team members.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary - 45-65k (QS), 65-75k+ (SQS)
• Matched Pension
• Private healthcare
• Discretionary bonus and more within the benefits package!

Qualifications/Skills required

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a QS/ Senior Quantity Surveyor role, particularly within the commercial build sector
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and commercial procedures
• High level of IT literacy including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet strict deadlines
• Ambitious, driven and a strong communicator are all traits we look for in our teams!