Job Description:
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Working in Catterick
£400 - £475 per day
6 month contract (possibility of extension)
Full time position (four days on site / one day working from home)
We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor individual to join an established commercial team on a major construction project based at Marne Barracks, Catterick.
This is a site-based role, with a minimum requirement of 4 days per week on site.
Role:
Working as part of a wider commercial team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for key subcontract procurement packages while supporting the commercial management of the project through all phases of construction.
Responsibilities:
- Managing subcontract procurement from enquiry through to award
- Issuing ITT documentation to the supply chain
- Analysing and comparing subcontract quotations
- Undertaking take-offs and measure checks against drawings and specifications
- Leading tender discussions and commercial negotiations with subcontractors
- Drafting and issuing subcontract order documentation
- Preparing procurement schedules and cost reports
- Assisting with budget management and cost control throughout the project lifecycle
- Managing subcontract valuations, variations, payments and final accounts
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting monthly CVRs and forecasting
- Liaising closely with operational teams, site management and the client team
- Ensuring commercial procedures and contractual requirements are adhered to
- Compiling internal and external procurement and commercial reports
Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a QS or Senior QS within construction and new build environments
- Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management
- Experience administering subcontract packages on live construction projects
- Good understanding of standard forms of contract
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider commercial team
If this is something that you are interested in, please do apply with your most up to date CV and we will be in touch.