Quantity Surveyor

Construction Quantity Surveyor

18-month contract (24 hours per week)

£60 per hour – Inside IR35

Glasgow – Hybrid

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background? Are you looking for your next contract opportunity with a major transformation project?

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects, including cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
• Monitor project costs, risks and financial exposure
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts
• Manage procurement and tendering activities
• Prepare tender documentation, BoQs and pricing schedules
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier tenders
• Administer construction contracts and manage variations, change orders and claims
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
• Assess subcontractor applications and issue payment certificates
• Identify commercial risks and support value engineering
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Strong knowledge of UK construction practices
• Experience with NEC contracts
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Experience with cost management, procurement and contract administration
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related subject

Desirable:

• RICS / CIOB or similar professional membership
• Experience working on large-scale construction or transformation projects
• Strong experience managing variations, claims and final accounts

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please get in touch with Kate Blackwell at JAM Recruitment.

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