Job Specification: Quantity SurveyorSocial HousingLocation: Bolton Office (with sites across the North of England)Salary: Quantity Surveyor: £35,000 - £45,000Benefits:Car Allowance26 Days HolidaysPension SchemeFree ParkingPrivate Health CareProfessional Development & Training OpportunitiesFlexible WorkingOnline Retailer Discounts
About the Role:Our client is looking for a highly motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team. Based in their Bolton office, the successful candidate will work across a range of maintenance and refurbishment projects across the North West. These projects will include kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, roofing, and ceiling works.This is an office and site-based role. You'll work closely with the Commercial Manager and Lead QS, providing guidance and support to junior staff members while overseeing the commercial management of various contracts.Key Responsibilities:
Project Management: Manage multiple contracts across different sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to scope.Navigate through contracts with varying mechanisms and terms, ensuring compliance and effective management. Tendering & Contract Review: Produce detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs) from tendered documents and Schedules of Rates (SoRs).Assist with the commercial evaluation of tender submissions, advising on commercial risks and opportunities at the tender/bid stage. Procurement & Subcontract Management: Oversee subcontract procurement, ensuring the effective selection and management of subcontractors.Manage subcontract accounts and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms. Cost Reporting & Financial Management: Produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide regular updates on project progress.Assist in the preparation of monthly CVRs and quarterly reviews, ensuring adherence to company standards. Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Attend client meetings, offering commercial and contractual insight and advice.Act as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders on all financial and contractual matters. Risk & Opportunity Management: Assist the Commercial Manager and Lead QS in identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across projects.Contribute to the mitigation of risks and the identification of opportunities for project improvement.
Skills & Experience:Essential:
Experience: At least 3+ years in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry, with a focus on maintenance and refurbishment projects (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, ceilings).Contract Knowledge: Strong understanding of various construction contracts and mechanisms (e.g., JCT, NEC).Project Experience: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, particularly in maintenance/refurbishment.Financial Management: Demonstrated experience producing BoQs, CVRs, and managing the financial aspects of projects.Subcontract Management: Solid experience in managing subcontract procurement, accounts, and payments.Communication Skills: Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex commercial issues and provide actionable solutions.
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