Our client are a leading specialist contractor supplying the construction industry with Structural Steelwork and Architectural Metalwork. They provide design, manufacture, and installation services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK. The client has been established over 35 years in the industry and offers opportunity and progression to those who work hard and want to excel.

Currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience of the construction / engineering sectors, who will be responsible for the commercial running of projects from start to finish whilst promoting best practice and working relations with clients.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To:
* Dealing with projects typically ranging from £250k - £5 million
* Reviewing and negotiating Contract conditions and Collateral Warranties with Clients.
* Develop initial project budgets from Estimating and agree detailed cost plan for agreement with the Project Team.
* Preparing Monthly Applications for Payment and subsequent negotiation of Client assessments to maximise cash flow
* Pricing variations in detail, typically due to changes to design and/or construction work
* Attending client and project meetings
* Working closely with the design team, site and project managers on the running of various contracts
* Continuous monitoring of project budgets, performance and costs from start to completion
* Create regular budget, price updates and monthly preparation of contract performance reports (CVR's) for the Directors.
* Compile Cash-flow forecasts and work in progress reports (WIP) for the Financial Department.
* Procurement of specialist suppliers and Sub-Contractor Orders, including subsequent commercial management of their accounts.
* Negotiate and conduct settlement of Client and Sub-contractor Final Accounts alongside the Commercial Director.
* Dealing with Retentions / Collateral Warranties and Credit Control
Skills and Qualifications:
* Applicants should have good experience in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management (3 years desirable) and have a recognised qualification in in a building-related subject.
* Good knowledge of Structural and Architectural Steel
* Proven record of commercially running multiple projects simultaneously
* Technically capable - understand technical drawings, construction, and terminologies
* Experience and knowledge of various contracts including JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts.
* Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines
* Self-motivated to pro-actively work in a fast-paced, busy design and construction environment
* Commercially astute and highly numerate with the ability to identify new opportunities within Contracts.
* Good knowledge of how to improve profit margins whilst maintaining strong client relationships, delivering quality, and staying fully aligned to company values.
* Strong planning, organisation and time management skills
* A good working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn how to use specialist software for example StruMIS.

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.