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Date Added: Sat 22/02/2025

Quantity Surveyor

Wolverhampton, WV1, UK
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Company: CONSTRUCTION RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £45000 - £60000/annum

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Head Office, Wolverhampton (with occasional travel across the UK)
Contract Type: Full-Time (39 hours per week), Permanent

CRS have partnered up with a leading UK-based specialist in architectural glazing, curtain walling, and cladding construction systems. With a strong pipeline of projects and a clear growth strategy, we are looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic commercial team.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in managing project costs, ensuring financial efficiency, and supporting the successful delivery of our contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company that values professional development and innovation.

Reporting To:

Commercial Manager

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract Duties

* Manage and control project documentation.

* Conduct quantity take-offs for tendering, cost planning, and budget management.

* Assist the Commercial Bid Team in tender preparation.

* Identify errors, inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities within contract documents.

* Support the Estimating Department with pre-contract analysis and tasks.

Post-Contract Duties

* Appoint and manage subcontractors under designated contract terms.

* Oversee subcontractor accounts, including measured works, variations, and contra-charges.

* Maintain detailed records for valuations, reconciliations, and cost analysis.

* Conduct cost investigations and measurement of completed works.

* Identify and measure variations and added value opportunities.

* Prepare and submit contractual correspondence in line with contract conditions.

* Ensure additional work is accurately recorded for full commercial recovery.

* Monitor and report monthly cash flow against budget.

* Prepare interim and final project accounts.

* Provide financial reports and updates during internal meetings.

* Conduct weekly/biweekly labour cost-value reconciliations.

* Perform other duties as required to support business needs.

What We're Looking For

* Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification/experience.

* Experience working with contract conditions (JCT, NEC, bespoke agreements).

* Strong knowledge of cost management, early issue identification, and resolution.

* Understanding of labour, plant, and material costs, including rates and outputs.

* Ability to read technical drawings and produce take-offs/BOQs.

* Strong deadline management skills and attention to contract compliance.

* A proactive and collaborative approach to commercial project management.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

* Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK as needed.

Why Join Us?

Salary - up 60k depending on experience

Pension Scheme - Secure your future with our company-backed plan.

Annual Leave - 29 days to rest and recharge.

Professional Development - Opportunities for continued training and career growth.

Requirements

* Minimum 3 years of experience in Quantity Surveying (required).

* Experience in facades, cladding, and curtain wall systems (required).

* Driving Licence (preferred).

* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred).

If you are a detail-oriented, results-driven Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in a thriving company, we'd love to hear from you
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