Quantity Surveyor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a quantity surveyor to be engaged on a permanent basis in Warrington. 

What will you be doing?

You will prepare and agree interim valuations, variations, final accounts, weekly progress updates, and subcontract payment certificates.

You will make sure all contractual notices are issued correctly and that Compensation Event quotations are submitted on time.

You will monitor labour, materials, plant, prelims, and subcontract costs to keep the project aligned with its commercial targets, using internal systems to track progress and risks.

You will help place subcontract orders, support tenders, and check that materials are purchased within agreed allowances.

You will keep the Key Account Manager and Managing QS informed of any cost pressures or risks and take on any additional duties needed to support the commercial delivery of each project.

You will offer clear commercial guidance to project teams, adapt to different contract types, and take part in training and annual reviews to continue developing your skills.

What you'll bring:

A related Quantity Surveying degree (desirable: QS or Commercial Management degree or equivalent)
A full UK driving licence
Construction industry experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of cost value reconciliations
Ability to collate actual costs and compare them against target costs
Knowledge of subcontract procurement and subcontract administration
A solid understanding of forms of contract and methods of measurement
 Great attention to detail
(desirable: RICS Chartership or working towards it)
(desirable: NEC accreditation or recognised NEC professional training)
 
What’s in it for you? 
 
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; 

Company Pension Scheme
Death in Service Benefit
Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period.
Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
My Rewards – offering discounts on high street and online shopping
Employee assistance programme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
In addition, this role offers;

Private health care for you 
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays  
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