Claims Quantity Surveyor

Claims Quantity Surveyor

Location - Warrington

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing construction business delivering major residential and specialist construction projects across the UK.

The business has a strong pipeline of projects across sectors including Build to Rent, multi-family, affordable housing and major residential developments. Due to continued growth within the commercial and claims function, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their career within construction claims.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to move into a specialist Claims QS position.

Working closely with an experienced Senior Claims Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the preparation and management of contractual claims across a range of major construction projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong commercial QS background and will ideally be looking to specialise in claims, developing their expertise across EOT, disruption, loss & expense and wider contractual matters.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the preparation and management of contractual claims

Preparing and supporting Extension of Time (EOT) submissions

Preparing disruption and loss & expense claims

Reviewing project records, programmes, valuations and commercial information

Analysing project costs and identifying potential areas of entitlement

Preparing detailed claim submissions and supporting documentation

Reviewing construction contracts and contractual obligations

Gathering and analysing evidence to support claims

Working closely with project and commercial teams to obtain relevant information

Assisting with negotiations with clients, contractors and other stakeholders

Maintaining comprehensive claims records and documentation

Supporting the Senior Claims QS with claims strategy and preparation

Developing claims methodologies and contractual knowledge

Supporting dispute and adjudication preparation where required

Progressing towards independently managing claims as experience develops

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Claims Quantity Surveyor will have:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction

Main contracting experience would be highly advantageous

Experience working on major construction or residential projects

Strong commercial QS background

Good knowledge of valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and cost control

A genuine interest in specialising in construction claims

Understanding of construction contracts and contractual mechanisms

Strong analytical and numerical ability

Excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to analyse large amounts of project information and identify relevant evidence

Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills

Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

Experience with EOT, disruption, loss & expense or other contractual claims would be advantageous

What's on Offer

£45,000 - £60,000 salary

Excellent package

Opportunity to transition from mainstream QS into a specialist Claims QS role

Direct mentoring and support from a Senior Claims QS

Exposure to EOT, disruption, loss & expense and contractual claims

Major residential and construction projects

Long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to develop into a specialist Claims QS

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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