Quantity Surveyor - Structural Alterations

Quantity Surveyor - Structural Alterations
Location: Hertfordshire
Sector: Structural Alterations & Specialist Construction
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 DOE

Overview

Our client is a leading specialist structural alterations contractor with over 20 years of industry success, delivering complex projects across Central London valued between £200,000 and £6 million.

Renowned for their proactive approach and high standards of delivery, they have built long-standing relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, consultants and private clients, generating a significant amount of repeat business.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for providing commercial support across multiple structural alteration projects, ensuring costs are controlled, variations are captured and projects remain commercially successful throughout their lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial awareness and previous experience within the construction sector. Experience in cut and carve projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Preparing and submitting variations with supporting substantiation
Producing measurements, site reports, scope documents and daywork records
Pricing variations from first principles and contract rates
Managing project costs and monitoring financial performance
Producing cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates
Supporting project profitability through effective commercial controls
Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out activities

Procurement & Subcontract Management

Preparing subcontract tender enquiries and documentation
Producing scopes of works for subcontract packages
Undertaking tender analysis and comparisons
Assisting with subcontract procurement activities
Managing commercial relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Contract Administration

Administering contracts with clients and subcontractors
Ensuring contractual compliance across projects
Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual issues
Maintaining accurate project and commercial records

Stakeholder Management

Liaising with clients, site teams, subcontractors and consultants
Supporting operational teams with commercial advice and guidance
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders

Requirements

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction
Experience working on cut and carve projects is essential
Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
Experience preparing and managing variations
Strong cost reporting and forecasting experience
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed