We are currently recruiting for our client, an interior fit out and M&E contractor located near Castleford. The company specialise in retail projects across the UK and have an excellent reputation and history of producing quality, fast track fit out and M&E projects across the sector for some leading retail clients. They are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The role is required to look after the commercial, contractual, profitability and cash of contracts within the Projects Department. You will be responsible for everything from the commencement to the completion of projects including measuring, scoping and tendering the works at inception, appointing sub-contractors, managing and reporting the works throughout, dealing with both subcontractors and client payments and their final accounting of all works upon completion.

Responsibilities:

• All projects to have a detailed cost plan with full handover to project team
• Engage in pre-start meetings ensuring a robust programme that aligns with our detailed cost plan
• Liaison with Client Project Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager
• Subcontractor enquiries
• Provide support to Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Placing Subcontractor orders under agreed contractual terms
• Provide commercial advice, guidance and support to PM and delivery teams
• Preparing budget costings, bills of quantities
• Capable of managing several projects at one time
• Producing CVR reports, commentary of movements and updating on risks and opportunities
• Maximise the cash position of the contract and provide cash flow forecasting
• Prepare and submit final accounts
• Arranging payments to Subcontractors

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 5 years spent in a similar capacity within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor, shopfitter or M&E contractor.
• Good sound knowledge of commercial and construction contracts in particular JCT contractual arrangements.
• Experience of working with schedule of rates or frameworks
• Preferred background in retail construction (desired)