Quantity Surveyor

2 Days Old

Quantity Surveyor

Bolton

Competitive Salary

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients growing commercial team supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering and construction projects.

This role will see you manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects, from tender support through to final account settlement. You will play a key role in protecting commercial performance, managing contractual obligations, and maximising project value while ensuring quality and compliance standards are met.

Working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and clients, you will be a vital part of ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual requirements.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in delivering high-value projects while developing their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all commercial aspects of projects from tender stage through to final account settlement
Monitor project programmes to identify delays and ensure entitlement to time and contractual protections
Administer contract variations and change control, ensuring timely notices and agreements with clients and subcontractors
Maintain full contract documentation including payment applications, variations, notices, and quotations
Prepare and submit interim applications for payment
Analyse payment notices and monitor cash receipts
Manage cost control, income, and expenditure across projects
Support recovery of outstanding payments and resolution of financial exceptions
Produce monthly commercial reports including:  Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), Cashflow forecasts, Cost-to-complete analysis, Work in Progress (WIP), Risk and opportunity registers and  Earned value analysis
Work closely with Project Managers to support the successful commercial delivery of projects
Attend contract handover, progress, and review meetings
Present commercial updates during monthly CVR meetings
Develop strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Subcontractor & Procurement Management
Support the procurement and management of subcontractors
Ensure subcontracts are correctly let and commercially controlled
Manage subcontractor accounts including measurement cycles, certificates, and accruals
Ensure compliance with contractual terms and legislative requirements
Ensure commercial activities align with the overall commercial strategy
Maintain accurate project records, WBS structures, and documentation
Identify and escalate potential risks or issues early
Contribute to lessons learned and commercial improvement initiatives
Essential Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience within a main contractor or project delivery environment
HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
Strong commercial understanding of JCT, NEC, or IChemE contracts
Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial performance
Proven experience with:
Interim applications and payment processes
Contract variations and claims
Final account negotiation
Strong understanding of earned value analysis and monthly commercial reporting
Excellent numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills
High level of organisation and time management, able to meet tight deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within project teams
Desirable:

Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or working towards chartership
CSCS Card
Strong ability to build productive relationships across stakeholder groups
Results-driven, proactive approach to commercial management
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
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Location:
Bolton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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