Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be engaged on a contract basis. Candidates will ideally be based in Cheshire.
Your day to day could sometimes involve:
Conducting site visits to verify progress and quality, ensuring contract compliance
Monitoring costs and preparing regular financial reports
Assessing and advising on project risks (health, safety, cost overruns)
Verifying contractors' payment applications
Measuring and valuing work as per agreed rates and specifications
Benchmarking prices using historical data and market knowledge
Reviewing Bill of Quantities for accuracy
Validating contractor quantities through cost assurance activities
Operating with NEC and bespoke contracts
Daily client liaison to ensure top-notch service
Experience:Skills:Attributes:Qualifications:
Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management background
Desired but not essential: experience in Nuclear, Civil Engineering, or Service Contracting sectors
Broad technical knowledge in Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost, and Commercial Management (both pre and post-contract)
Familiarity with standard contracts (NEC suite, Public Contract Regulations 2015)
Strong personal and communication skills
Ambitious, driven, and energetic
Ideally HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or a related field
Alternative backgrounds (e.g., Engineering) considered
Professional qualifications/memberships (RICS, CIOB, ...