Job Description

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years industry experience, with a main contractor background. A degree level qualification is preferred but not essential. You will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from initial feasibility and scoping, through to final account and defects periods.

Key roles and responsibilities:            

• Attending scoping / survey meetings                                                                     
• Liaison with the Client’s PQS/ Cost Manager
• Liaison with internal teams
• Subcontractor enquiries and tender analysis                                                                                      
• Cost control
• Providing support to delivery teams and Assistant/Senior Quantity Surveyors                    
• Managing a number of projects at any one time
• Commercial reporting
• Making valuations
• Preparing and submitting final accounts
• Arranging payments to suppliers and contractors
• Providing advice and forecasts about costs         
• Client liaison                                                                                          
• Final accounting                                                                             

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Degree of equivalent qualification preferred but not essential Excellent verbal and written English Flexibility working as a team or individually Strong numerical and IT skills Commercial awareness Negotiation skills Good working knowledge of standard forms of contract