Vivid Resourcing
Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
About the role
Our client, a construction contractor, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Chesterfield on a permanent basis. The role involves managing the commercial side of construction projects, from cost planning and procurement through to valuations and final account.
You will work closely with project managers, site teams, designers and subcontractors, helping to keep projects on budget and commercially sound. The position suits a quantity surveyor who is comfortable managing their own packages, negotiating with the supply chain and presenting clear commercial information to colleagues and clients.
The successful candidate will bring sound commercial knowledge, good judgement and an organised approach to cost control. You will take on real responsibility and have the opportunity to develop your career within a contractor environment.
Main responsibilities
- Manage the commercial and cost aspects of construction projects, from pre-construction through to completion
- Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and cost reports
- Procure subcontract and supply packages, including tender enquiries, evaluation and negotiation
- Prepare and agree interim valuations, payment applications and payment certificates
- Administer subcontracts, including variations, instructions and change control
- Monitor costs against budget and forecast the final account position
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report on them to project and senior management
- Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors
- Attend site and project meetings, and liaise with site teams, designers and clients
- Keep accurate commercial records and meet contractual deadlines
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent qualification in quantity surveying, construction management or a related discipline
- Relevant experience as a quantity surveyor, ideally within a main contractor or similar environment
- Sound knowledge of standard forms of construction contract, such as JCT and NEC
- Experience of valuations, subcontract procurement and final account negotiation
- Experience with cost planning, cost control and forecasting
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Good communication skills, with the confidence to deal with clients, subcontractors and site teams
- Competence with commercial and measurement software and Microsoft Excel
- The ability to work from Chesterfield, with travel to sites as required
The offer
- A permanent role based in Chesterfield
- A varied portfolio of construction projects
- Salary and benefits to be confirmed with candidates
If you are an experienced quantity surveyor looking for a permanent role in Chesterfield with real commercial responsibility, this could be a strong next step. Apply below.