Quantity Surveyor

Contribute to achieving the appropriate commercial result through the provision of accurate financial reporting

Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually, in order to secure full entitlements under the contract

Understand fully the customer’s needs and ensure effective relationships are built and maintained

Provide support to the site team on contract requirements

Identify, secure and deliver the business forecast in both turnover and margin

Place subcontract orders in accordance with the main contract and manage subcontractor accounts 

Monitor subcontractor against programme

Obtain the most competitive quotes by understanding current market trends

Assist in the production of cost value reconciliation reports and forecast cash recovery

Ensure applications for payment and invoices are completed and submitted to ensure payment is made to terms

Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements

Monitor internal expenditure against budget

Maximise efficiency of reporting techniques/systems

Seek opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs in line with Construction North Group’s values

Operate the systems that are in place to provide the information necessary to manage the contract

Implement and monitor all systems and procedures and ensure effective operation

Ensure all customers and stakeholders have an exceptional customer service and work to achieving Project Delivery 

Promote, encourage and manage effective team work

Support and coach other team members’ commercial and contractual awareness

Liaise with the customer, customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues

Financial closure of projects ensuring all costs and value are allocated in correct systems in accordance with financial timetable 

10+ years experience

HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying desirable

RICS accredited desirable

Appropriate CSCS card

Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting

Practical knowledge of forms of contract

Understanding of period cost reporting and comparison with budget/forecast

Experience in commercial management of sub-contractors, including chairing regular meetings

Measurement and control cycle, certificates, accrual calculations and value allocation

Knowledge of the procurement of sub-contractors

Able to manage and effectively monitor sub-contractors with little supervision

Knowledge of effective cost allocation management 

Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area

Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to perform

Good planning and time management skills; able to manage activities simultaneously 

Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met 

Ability to work with colleagues to contribute to project and operational performance

Sound knowledge of construction practises and standards

Specialist knowledge in chosen field 

Disclosure Check

Flexibility to work as business needs require.

Full UK Driving Licence

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Car Allowance: £6,000 per annum

Fuel card: Allstar

Pension: 3% contribution 

Holidays:  23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by one day per year to 28 days. 

IT: Microsoft Surface 

Mobile:  BYOD: £30/month contribution toward your personal mobile. 

Medical insurance: – Aviva Solutions (optional and subject to qualification)

Gym membership: - PureGym (optional)

We are Construction North Group (CNG), a UK-based main contractor in the construction industry. Our business is about People.  We are committed to our team, customers and supply chain through our culture and ESG priorities, to ensure we have made a positive effect on the industry by having an engaged workplace.