Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Co-ordinator
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Job Type: Full Time

Our client, a well established construction subcontractor, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Co-ordinator to join their commercial team based in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management and coordination of a number of projects from contract award through to final account. The role will involve working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure effective cost control, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and stable subcontractor business with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities for career development.

Key responsibilities include reviewing contract documentation including employer requirements, drawings, warranties, bonds and associated contractual information and providing commercial advice where required. The role will involve monitoring and managing variations and change orders, preparing and submitting monthly valuations and applications for payment, and ensuring the timely agreement of final accounts.

You will be responsible for monitoring project costs and preparing cost value reconciliation reports in line with company procedures, producing accurate cash flow forecasts and providing ongoing commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The role also includes supporting dispute resolution when required.

The position will involve procurement of subcontract packages including preparing and issuing tender enquiries, negotiating subcontract terms and conditions and administering subcontract agreements. You will review subcontract applications for payment, verify invoices and manage the agreement of subcontract final accounts.

From a project coordination perspective, the role will involve liaising with clients and their representatives to ensure that the necessary permissions, notifications and documentation are in place prior to works commencing on site. You will attend relevant project meetings, assist with the preparation and management of contract programmes and coordinate pre-commencement information including health and safety documentation