Quantity Surveyor – AR

Company: Brierley Homes

Job Overview

Brierley Homes is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the financial, commercial and contractual aspects of assigned construction projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cost management, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract administration and risk management, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, remain within budget and provide value for money.

You will work closely with Project Managers, contractors, subcontractors, designers and internal commercial, finance and procurement teams to ensure all commercial matters are managed in line with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Financial Control

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor financial performance and compare actual costs against budgets.
• Prepare cost and value reconciliation reports and profitability forecasts.
• Assess completed works and manage interim and final payment applications.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to improve value for money.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure effective cost control.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer construction contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Work with NEC and JCT standard forms of contract.
• Manage variations, compensation events and contractual claims.
• Assess and negotiate additional costs and changes to project scope.
• Provide contractual advice and prepare relevant commercial correspondence.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and disagreements.
• Monitor delays, disruption and extensions of time.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Support the procurement and appointment of contractors and subcontractors.
• Evaluate and compare tender submissions and subcontractor costs.
• Manage subcontractor payments and final account agreements.
• Monitor supply chain performance and ensure value for money.
• Work collaboratively with procurement and operational teams.

Risk & Project Management

• Identify, record and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Monitor construction programmes and assess the financial impact of delays.
• Maintain change and risk registers.
• Work alongside Project Managers and wider project teams to ensure projects are delivered effectively.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction cost management and commercial processes.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT construction contracts.
• Experience managing variations, compensation events and contractual claims.
• Experience with contractor and subcontractor management.
• Understanding of procurement, tender evaluations and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and manage commercial risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within housebuilding, residential construction, housing development or social housing.
• Experience working on local authority or public-sector construction projects.
• Knowledge of Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates and Activity Schedules.
• Experience managing construction delays, disruption and extensions of time.

Working Relationships

The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with Project Managers, project teams, client stakeholders, designers, subcontractors, the Commercial Team, Legal and Insurance, Finance, Procurement and operational teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and corporate governance.
• Maintain health and safety standards and report any incidents or hazards.
• Support team performance reviews and staff development where applicable.
• Uphold company values and professional standards.