Job Description

Commercial Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Our client is a leading manufacturer of window and door solutions.  They are looking to strengthen their team with a Commercial Quantity Surveyor who brings sound commercial judgement and a practical understanding of construction contracts. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in windows and glazing or other specialist subcontracting sectors.

Working closely with project teams and customers, you will manage the commercial aspects of allocated projects through to final account, maintaining control of costs, protecting profitability and ensuring payments are secured in line with agreed terms.

Key responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings and specifications to understand the scope of work, payment terms and commercial risks.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, recording costs and commitments and forecasting expenditure through to completion.
• Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment, maintaining supporting records and following up outstanding amounts.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations, ensuring changes to the agreed scope are documented and accounted for.
• Support subcontract procurement by reviewing quotations, agreeing scope and assisting with the preparation of orders.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, assess completed work and payment applications, and agree final balances.
• Prepare regular commercial reports covering project performance, cash flow, forecast margins and emerging risks.
• Maintain accurate contractual correspondence and issue relevant notices within the required timescales.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors and project teams, attending meetings and site visits where required.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts, resolving outstanding commercial matters at project completion.

Skills and experience

• Quantity surveying or commercial experience within windows and glazing, construction or a specialist subcontracting business.
• Practical experience of valuations, payment applications, variations, cost control and final accounts.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts and the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence using Excel to maintain accurate financial records and forecasts.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• An organised, thorough approach and the ability to manage several projects and meet commercial deadlines.
• A relevant quantity surveying or commercial qualification would be advantageous; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.