Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location: Middlesbrough
Job Type: Full-time, PermanentOur client is seeking a meticulous Quantity Surveyor to join their team and play a pivotal role in our construction endeavours. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional to utilise their expertise in assessing costs, managing budgets, and optimising resource allocation across diverse projects. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality construction projects within budget, we invite you to contribute to our success.

Day-to-day of the role:

Act as a senior QS, leading projects to ensure completion within budget.
Work autonomously and within a team, leading on cost planning and control of projects.
Undertake all aspects of cost planning, life cycle costing, and budgetary control.
Provide cost advice at inception, feasibility stages, and when bidding for funding.
Liaise with internal and external clients, dealing with queries and providing cost control advice.
Prepare tender documents, including schedules and bills of quantities.
Analyse tenders and prepare reports for acceptance.
Ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
Monitor and analyse contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Liaise with contracts management for the commercial administration of contracts.
Prepare and approve draft sub-contracts as per the Group's Commercial Procedures.
Supervise, mentor, and encourage junior staff in their professional development.
Ensure timely submission of contract payment applications and cash collection.
Manage meetings and have line management responsibility for the commercial team.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Sound understanding of the construction industry.
Proficient in measurement and valuation, and knowledge of standard forms of contract.
Ability to read drawings, specifications, and understand the construction process.
Skilled in negotiation with clients/subcontractors and drafting subcontracts.
Knowledge of CIS and experience in risk assessments.
Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and financial forecasts.
Team player with awareness of dispute procedures and value engineering.
Professional membership of a recognised institute (e.g., RICS) is desirable.
Experience of managing, mentoring and developing staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Extensive experience with live projects, final accounts, and resolving disputes.
Experience in procuring major works subcontracts and managing staff.
Experience in health, education, mixed-use, and commercial projects is highly desirable.Benefits:

Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
Office-based role with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Company pension scheme - NEST.
Professional Certification fees paid.To apply for this Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role