Quantity Surveyor

Bolton, Lancashire
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Job Specification: Quantity Surveyor

Social Housing

Location: Bolton Office (with sites across the North of England)

Salary: Quantity Surveyor: £35,000 – £45,000

Benefits:

• Car Allowance
• 26 Days Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Private Health Care
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Online Retailer Discounts

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a highly motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team. Based in their Bolton office, the successful candidate will work across a range of maintenance and refurbishment projects across the North West. These projects will include kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, roofing, and ceiling works.

This is an office and site-based role. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Manager and Lead QS, providing guidance and support to junior staff members while overseeing the commercial management of various contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple contracts across different sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to scope.
  • Navigate through contracts with varying mechanisms and terms, ensuring compliance and effective management.

• Tendering & Contract Review:
  • Produce detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs) from tendered documents and Schedules of Rates (SoRs).
  • Assist with the commercial evaluation of tender submissions, advising on commercial risks and opportunities at the tender/bid stage.

• Procurement & Subcontract Management:
  • Oversee subcontract procurement, ensuring the effective selection and management of subcontractors.
  • Manage subcontract accounts and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

• Cost Reporting & Financial Management:
  • Produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide regular updates on project progress.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly CVRs and quarterly reviews, ensuring adherence to company standards.

• Client & Stakeholder Liaison:
  • Attend client meetings, offering commercial and contractual insight and advice.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders on all financial and contractual matters.

• Risk & Opportunity Management:
  • Assist the Commercial Manager and Lead QS in identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
  • Contribute to the mitigation of risks and the identification of opportunities for project improvement.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience: At least 3+ years in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry, with a focus on maintenance and refurbishment projects (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, ceilings).
• Contract Knowledge: Strong understanding of various construction contracts and mechanisms (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• Project Experience: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, particularly in maintenance/refurbishment.
• Financial Management: Demonstrated experience producing BoQs, CVRs, and managing the financial aspects of projects.
• Subcontract Management: Solid experience in managing subcontract procurement, accounts, and payments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex commercial issues and provide actionable solutions.