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Quantity Surveyor Location: South East England (Nationwide Projects) Hybrid Sector: Main Contractor Construction Industry: Building and construction Rate: 400 - 500 per day (Ltd Company) Start Date: Immediate Our client is a well-established main contractor operating nationwide, with a strong presence across the South East. Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis with an immediate start available. This role requires a commercially strong QS with broad construction knowledge and experience across demolition and civil engineering packages. The Role The Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, ensuring financial control and contractual compliance throughout. You will work closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Full commercial management of projects under Design & Build contracts Managing demolition and civil engineering packages Subcontract procurement and package management Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment Managing variations and change control Cost forecasting and CVR reporting Assessing subcontractor applications and payments Supporting final account negotiations Ensuring contractual compliance and risk management Requirements Proven experience working for a main contractor Strong knowledge and practical experience administering Design & Build contracts Demonstrable experience within demolition and civils packages Broad construction background with strong commercial awareness Confident communicator, capable of liaising with clients and site teams Ability to operate independently and manage multiple workstreams The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS to secure a strong day rate contract with a reputable main contractor delivering varied and technically demanding projects. Immediate start available.

Quantity Surveyor Location: Birmingham (Site Based) Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £50,000 £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial and cost management support across demolition, ground remediation and earthworks projects from tender stage through to final account. This includes cost planning, procurement, subcontract management, valuations and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and in line with contractual requirements. The role plays a key part in protecting commercial interests, managing risk and supporting successful project delivery. The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational and estimating teams to ensure smooth handover from tender to delivery. Key Skills & Behaviours Good written and verbal communication skills Strong commercial awareness and financial management ability Proactive problem-solver with the ability to show initiative Strong PC skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook Good understanding of contracts and construction law Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment High level of accuracy and attention to detail Enthusiastic and decisive, able to work independently or as part of a team Effective workload management and ability to meet deadlines Strong record-keeping and reporting skills Direct experience within demolition, ground remediation, earthworks or related construction sectors Duties & Responsibilities Assist with cost planning and commercial input during tender stage Prepare and manage project budgets and cost forecasts Produce and submit interim valuations and applications for payment Measure works and prepare Bills of Quantities where required Procure subcontract packages and manage subcontractor accounts Analyse subcontract quotations and ensure scope completeness Negotiate subcontract terms and final accounts Identify and manage variations, change control and cost recovery Monitor project costs and report on financial performance Attend site meetings and liaise with operational teams Support risk management and contractual compliance Manage and respond to commercial queries Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth final account settlement What We Offer Long-term, stable role Involvement in technically challenging demolition, remediation and earthworks projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Exposure to a wide range of project values and contract types Clear opportunity for career development and progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Quantity Surveyor based at our Leeds Office. Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience) plus company car or generous car allowance, which is above the market average. About the role We are currently looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to enhance the current team and support projects in all commercial aspects of the business. The role will be based in Leeds but will involve visits to the projects as required. Primarily focussed within our Remediation and Civil Engineering operations but involved in all aspects of the business, this role requires someone who is dynamic and wishes to develop their career quickly and progress upward within the business. We are looking for someone with previous contractor experience to administer the quantity surveying function on these projects. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of civil engineering including earthworks, drainage, roads and retaining wall construction and be familiar with applications, contract change management, subcontractor procurement and management, and project reporting, along with a good working knowledge of the standard construction contracts including JCT, NEC3 and NEC4. Key Responsibilities: Review and ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions. Attend site as required and ensure commercial compliance is being followed. Ensure applications and invoices are issued on time, accurate and in adherence to the contract terms. Commercially manage change events for a successful outcome. Review any debtors and assist the credit control team with any outstanding payments. Monthly reporting of WIP and Cost Value Reports. Review of weekly operational reports for commercial tracking. Provide contractual and commercial assistance on projects, including attending progress meetings and assisting with programme management under NEC projects. Commercially manage subcontractors Placing of orders and certification of applications, management of change and agreement of the final accounts. Resolve any client financial or contractual issues and dispute and Final Account projects. Control WIP levels and review monthly. Review and control monthly Gross Profit report to ensure accurate costs and revenues. Mentor junior members of the team. Our commitment to your career development We are committed to developing your knowledge and understanding by exposing you to as much variance within our business operations as possible. You will also learn from peer experience, training via structured courses and one to one as is required, meaning this role is a fantastic opportunity for you to advance rapidly with our organisation if you wish to do so. About you Experience in civil engineering, groundworks, or land remediation would be advantageous Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar industry recognised qualification 3 years plus, post graduate experience, ideally on site Understanding of the implications of health and safety regulations Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes Good written and verbal communication skills and professional manner To be able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen for value and cost management Have good organisational skills and be able to multi-task and re-prioritize, whilst maintaining an attention to detail Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team About us Rhodar Ltd is a leading specialist enabling works provider. We are a market leader in the asbestos removal, demolition, and land remediation industries. We have also recently added fire protection to our portfolio of services. Supported by over 450 employees at 14 facilities nationwide, our highly trained teams are trusted by major corporations to offer a specialist enabling works solutions covering our core disciplines either individually or collectively across both public and private sectors. The scale of our projects range from multi-million-pound regeneration works combining our 3 core specialisms to domestic support for insurance clients and housing associations. You can read more about the work we do at www.rhodar.co.uk, or you can view a video overview of our services at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kj5kZYj-ho. Why Rhodar? 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Annual pay review Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Car allowance/company car Access to an employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing Excellent career progression and training opportunities Investors in People recognition – 2015, 2019 and 2022 Access to mental health first aiders Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events Flexible start and finish times Eyecare vouchers We are committed to being the leaders in our sector and ensure that we develop our employees to reach their full potential. If you are interested in joining an ambitious forward-thinking business with great opportunities for career development, we would love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to each individual applicant. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, then unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will keep your application on file for six months and we will consider you for future roles within the organisation during this time. Your information will be deleted after six-months. If you wish to be considered for roles after this point, then you will need to re-apply. The Lexia Solutions Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.