Quantity Surveyor

I'm working with a well-established construction and property services contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Stratford-upon-Avon. The successful candidate will work on a major programme of planned refurbishment and improvement works across residential properties, managing the commercial performance of projects ranging from £1m to £15m.

Experience within Property Services, Social Housing or Planned Maintenance would be preferred, but is not essential. The client is also open to Quantity Surveyors from other construction backgrounds, including residential, new build, refurbishment and general contracting, provided you have strong core commercial experience.

The Role

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll take commercial responsibility for a range of planned works programmes, working closely with the operational team and supporting more junior members of the commercial function.

The projects include a variety of residential improvement and refurbishment works, such as:

Re-roofing

Kitchen and bathroom replacements

Window and door replacements

Electrical testing and inspection programmes

Residential refurbishment

Elemental improvement works

You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially controlled, profitable and delivered in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial performance of projects from start to completion

Ensure full commercial entitlement is secured under the contract

Monitor project costs, revenue, margins and overall performance

Prepare and manage CVRs, CVCs and management accounts

Manage valuations, applications and monthly invoicing

Monitor cash flow and resolve commercial queries

Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners

Work closely with Operations and Finance on commercial performance

Analyse management information and project costs

Support robust budget and cost control

Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders

Provide guidance and support to more junior members of the commercial team

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous Quantity Surveying experience

Experience managing the commercial side of construction projects

Strong cost control and commercial management skills

Experience with valuations, CVRs and financial reporting

Good Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and formulas

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

A full UK driving licence

Property Services / Social Housing experience would be advantageous, particularly experience with:

Planned Maintenance

Refurbishment

Residential improvement works

NHF SOR / Schedule of Rates

Social Housing contracts

However, candidates from other construction sectors such as residential/new build will also be considered.

What's on Offer

£50,000–£60,000 basic salary

£4,000 annual car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual salary reviews

Private healthcare and dental care

Pension with employer contribution

Life insurance

Interested

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity and have a strong commercial background, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply with your CV today for a confidential conversation