Quantity Surveyor

Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire
JAM Recruitment Ltd

Construction Quantity Surveyor
18-month contract
24 hours per week
60 per hour – Inside IR35
Port Glasgow – Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
Monitor project costs, risks and financial exposure
Prepare financial reports, forecasts and cost reports
Manage procurement and tendering activities
Prepare tender documentation, BoQs and pricing schedules
Evaluate subcontractor and supplier tenders
Administer NEC construction contracts
Manage variations, change orders and contractual claims
Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
Assess subcontractor applications and 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
NEC contract experience
Strong commercial and financial awareness
Experience with cost management, procurement and contract administration
Experience managing variations, claims and final accounts
Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication 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 NEC contract administration experience
Experience within complex engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure environments