Quantity Surveyor required ASAP JobMatcha Recruitment now operate on civil, rail and construction projects across the UK and pride ourselves on empowering the worker by using our award winning technology to match workers to jobs. We offer to upskill our workers and to maintain our workforce from project to project. Job Details: JobMatcha are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Carlilse on a substation project we are involved in. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintains a high level of commercial and technical knowledge and works closely with the delivery team to develop techniques and solutions to meet business and customer needs. Business Leadership • Become aware of the impact of commercial and technical changes at strategic level within the customer’s business industry / sector • Be aware of the requirements to plan change in commercial resource within a project. • Assist the business/project in achieving the objectives/targets set in the Carbon Strategy within your specific work activities. Start Up of New Projects • Develop understanding and working knowledge of project start up and close out procedures. Procurement • Carry out subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement schedule timetable, in accordance with the procurement process and policy. • Procure materials and off-site services in an efficient manner with organisations in accordance with procurement policy and procedures and ensure appropriate records are kept. • Prepare work package content sheets as part of the project team. • Prepare subcontract invitations to tender and evaluate tender returns (time, cost, quality and SHE) and make recommendations to appoint. • Understand the importance of the supply chain to deliver continuous improvement in terms of time, cost, quality and learning of all parties. Applications for Payment and Invoicing • Maximise cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment. • Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations. Cost Control • Use a knowledge and understanding of principle costs of resource (labour, plant and materials) to identify, manage, reduce and eliminate unnecessary costs and inefficient activities. • Prepare material wastage reconciliations. • Monitor resources and costs to ensure that projects meet and / or exceed targets, including but not limited to the scheduling of labour resources. • Review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use. Accounting and Reporting • Contribute to the production of accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts. • Establish and maintain accurate and robust reporting structures. • Develop a level of understanding of planning and programming to contribute to accurate progress reporting. Risk and Opportunity Management • Identify risks and opportunities in projects and implementation of risk and opportunity management, risk and opportunity registers to minimise the risks and realise opportunities. Key skills and qualifications required: Cost Control, Cost Management, and Cost Reporting skills, Experience in preparing BOQ and cost planning, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Attention to detail and accuracy in calculations, Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or relevant industry certifications (e.g., RICS) would be preferred, however, not a mandatory requirement Benefits: 24hr management support Paid weekly and payroll support If interested in the role of a Quantity Surveyor, then please apply ASAP JobMatcha Recruitment Line (phone number removed)