RQ1774364 – Quantity Surveyor

Job Details

Work Pattern: 37 hours a week, 8:30 am till 5 pm

PAYE Pay Rate: £300 per day

Main Purpose

To provide quantity surveying and commercial support across assigned construction projects, managing costs, contracts, procurement, risk and financial performance.

Key Duties

  • Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
  • Monitor financial performance and prepare cost and value reports.
  • Manage interim and final accounts and payment assessments.
  • Assess and negotiate compensation events, variations and claims.
  • Support procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Administer contracts and subcontract agreements.
  • Identify and manage commercial risks and changes.
  • Provide advice on contractual matters and prepare correspondence.
  • Support dispute resolution and conflict management.
  • Analyse tenders, budgets, Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.
  • Monitor labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
  • Assess delays, disruption and extension of time claims.
  • Ensure commercial processes comply with company policies, governance and legal requirements.
  • Work closely with project managers, designers, contractors, finance, legal and other teams.
  • Support continuous improvement and value for money.
  • Maintain accurate records and meet reporting deadlines.
  • Follow health and safety policies and company procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Quantity surveying/commercial experience within construction.
  • Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Experience with contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
  • Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
  • Understanding of procurement and subcontract management.
  • Good negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong understanding of project risks, delays and costs.
  • Good IT, numerical and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work with contractors, consultants and project teams.
  • Willingness to work from the Northallerton office and attend sites across North Yorkshire.