RQ1774364 – Quantity Surveyor

Work Pattern: 37 hours a week, 8:30 am till 5 pm

PAYE Pay Rate: £300 per day

Main Purpose

To provide quantity surveying and commercial support across assigned construction projects, managing costs, contracts, procurement, risk and financial performance.

Key Duties

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor financial performance and prepare cost and value reports.
• Manage interim and final accounts and payment assessments.
• Assess and negotiate compensation events, variations and claims.
• Support procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administer contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and changes.
• Provide advice on contractual matters and prepare correspondence.
• Support dispute resolution and conflict management.
• Analyse tenders, budgets, Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.
• Monitor labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Assess delays, disruption and extension of time claims.
• Ensure commercial processes comply with company policies, governance and legal requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, contractors, finance, legal and other teams.
• Support continuous improvement and value for money.
• Maintain accurate records and meet reporting deadlines.
• Follow health and safety policies and company procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Quantity surveying/commercial experience within construction.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience with contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Understanding of procurement and subcontract management.
• Good negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of project risks, delays and costs.
• Good IT, numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with contractors, consultants and project teams.
• Willingness to work from the Northallerton office and attend sites across North Yorkshire.