Quantity Surveyor (QS) Shop fitting – Interior Fit-out / Bespoke Joinery/ Fire Doors
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire – Package + Car + Benefits
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Base: Primary base office (not hybrid working)
Hurst Group is actively recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team, specialising in shop fitting, bespoke joinery, and fire doors. This is a full-time position based at our Bradford office, requiring a highly organised and commercially driven professional. The successful candidate will oversee the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget, to the highest quality standards, and with maximised profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Handover & Contract Management:
* Participate in project handover meetings and prepare the Contract Management Plan in collaboration with the Project Manager.
* Obtain approval for the plan from the Commercial Director before site operations commence.
* Sub-Contractor Management:
* Review selected sub-contractors and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Prepare and issue sub-contract orders with all necessary documentation. Ensure timely issuance of orders in line with project schedules.
* Share sub-contract order copies with relevant departments, including Health & Safety.
* Managing Variations:
* Identify and document contract changes through site meetings or client instructions.
* Estimate and log the value of variations, maintaining a register to track sources, references, and financial impacts.
* Valuations and Invoicing:
* Prepare and submit valuations to clients at intervals defined by the contract. Assess project completion levels to support valuations and initiate invoice preparation upon agreement.
* Site Meetings and Progress Monitoring:
* Attend regular site meetings to review progress against programs and budgets. Document site visits and maintain records within the job file.
* Final Accounts:
* Prepare final accounts post-Practical Completion. Ensure timely applications for retention release payments. Submit final accounts within required timeframes based on project value.
* Cash Collection: Collaborate with the Accounts team to ensure client payments are collected on time.
* Record Keeping and Post-Contract Review:
* Maintain comprehensive project records in both physical and digital formats.
* Arrange and conduct Post-Contract Review Meetings within 10 working days of project completion.
Experience and Skills Required:
* Proven QS experience within the shop fitting, bespoke joinery, or fire door sectors.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
* Package includes a company car.
* 25 days of annual leave pro-rata (plus an additional day for every completed year served, up to a maximum of 30 days).
* Company pension scheme.
* Life Insurance