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Quantity Surveyor

Posted 12 days ago

  • Wolverhampton, West Midlands
  • Permanent
  • £45,000 to £60,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 16 days

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Head Office, Wolverhampton (with occasional travel across the UK)

Contract Type: Full-Time (39 hours per week), Permanent





CRS have partnered up with a leading UK-based specialist in architectural glazing, curtain walling, and cladding construction systems. With a strong pipeline of projects and a clear growth strategy, we are looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic commercial team.



The Role



As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in managing project costs, ensuring financial efficiency, and supporting the successful delivery of our contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company that values professional development and innovation.



Reporting To:



Commercial Manager



Key Responsibilities



Pre-Contract Duties




  • Manage and control project documentation.

  • Conduct quantity take-offs for tendering, cost planning, and budget management.

  • Assist the Commercial Bid Team in tender preparation.

  • Identify errors, inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities within contract documents.

  • Support the Estimating Department with pre-contract analysis and tasks.



Post-Contract Duties




  • Appoint and manage subcontractors under designated contract terms.

  • Oversee subcontractor accounts, including measured works, variations, and contra-charges.

  • Maintain detailed records for valuations, reconciliations, and cost analysis.

  • Conduct cost investigations and measurement of completed works.

  • Identify and measure variations and added value opportunities.

  • Prepare and submit contractual correspondence in line with contract conditions.

  • Ensure additional work is accurately recorded for full commercial recovery.

  • Monitor and report monthly cash flow against budget.

  • Prepare interim and final project accounts.

  • Provide financial reports and updates during internal meetings.

  • Conduct weekly/biweekly labour cost-value reconciliations.

  • Perform other duties as required to support business needs.



What We’re Looking For




  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification/experience.

  • Experience working with contract conditions (JCT, NEC, bespoke agreements).

  • Strong knowledge of cost management, early issue identification, and resolution.

  • Understanding of labour, plant, and material costs, including rates and outputs.

  • Ability to read technical drawings and produce take-offs/BOQs.

  • Strong deadline management skills and attention to contract compliance.

  • A proactive and collaborative approach to commercial project management.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK as needed.



Why Join Us?



Salary – up 60k depending on experience



Pension Scheme – Secure your future with our company-backed plan.



Annual Leave – 29 days to rest and recharge.



Professional Development – Opportunities for continued training and career growth.





Requirements




  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Quantity Surveying (required).

  • Experience in facades, cladding, and curtain wall systems (required).

  • Driving Licence (preferred).

  • Diploma of Higher Education (preferred).



If you are a detail-oriented, results-driven Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in a thriving company, we’d love to hear from you!