Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: Wolverhampton Office (occasional travel to project sites across the UK)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

 

Role Overview

An established specialist contractor in the façade and architectural glazing sector is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join

its commercial team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to work on a variety of technically

complex and high-value construction projects, supporting both pre- and post-contract activities.

You will work closely with commercial, estimating, and site teams to ensure cost-effective delivery and full commercial

control throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

• Manage and control all relevant commercial documentation.

• Conduct quantity take-offs for tendering, cost planning, and budget analysis.

• Assist in preparing tender submissions and commercial bids.

• Identify potential errors, risks, and value engineering opportunities in tender documents.

• Collaborate with the estimating team as needed.

Post-Contract

• Manage project documentation and commercial records.

• Appoint subcontractors under agreed contract terms.

• Administer subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, contra-charges, and notices (e.g., payless or

defect notifications).

• Maintain accurate records for valuations, variations, CVRs, and additional works.

• Investigate and manage project costs as required.

• Measure completed works and variations with precision and consistency.

• Monitor and report project cash flow against budget forecasts.

• Prepare and submit project interim and final accounts.

• Support in preparing and issuing contractual correspondence as per contract requirements.

• Track all additional works to ensure commercial recovery.

• Provide regular CVR updates to senior management.

• Conduct weekly or biweekly labour cost reviews based on outputs and budgets.

• Attend internal meetings to present financial and project progress reports.

• Perform other commercial duties as required by the business.

 

Person Specification

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field.

• Working knowledge of JCT, NEC, and other bespoke construction contracts.

• Proven experience with cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.

• Strong understanding of labour, material, and plant cost rates.

• Competency in reading technical drawings and preparing take-offs/BOQs.

• Excellent attention to detail and time management.

• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).

• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK when required.

Desirable:

• Experience within the façades, curtain walling, or architectural glazing sector.

• Strong contractual awareness and commercial acumen.

 

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Company pension scheme

• 29 days annual leave

• Opportunities for continuing professional development

• On-site parking