Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team specialising in shopfitting, bespoke joinery, and fire door solutions. This full-time role is based at our Bradford office and offers the opportunity to manage the financial and contractual aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised, and able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong focus on profitability, quality, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Project Handover & Contract Management
Attend project handover meetings and assist the Project Manager in preparing the Contract Management Plan
Obtain approval for the plan from senior commercial leadership before site operations commence
Sub-Contractor Management
Review sub-contractors and identify cost-saving opportunities
Prepare and issue sub-contract orders with all necessary documentation
Ensure timely issuance of orders in line with project schedules
Share copies of sub-contract orders with relevant departments, including Health & Safety
Managing Variations
Identify and document contract changes arising from site meetings or client instructions
Estimate and log the value of variations, maintaining a register to track sources, references, and financial impact
Valuations and Invoicing
Prepare and submit valuations to clients at intervals defined by the contract
Assess project completion levels to support valuations and initiate invoice preparation once agreed
Site Meetings and Progress Monitoring
Attend regular site meetings to review progress against programme and budget
Document site visits and maintain records within the project file
Final Accounts
Prepare final accounts post-Practical Completion
Ensure timely applications for retention release payments
Submit final accounts within required timeframes based on project value
Cash Collection
Work with the Accounts team to ensure timely client payment collection
Record Keeping and Post-Contract Review
Maintain comprehensive project records, both physical and digital
Arrange and conduct Post-Contract Review Meetings within 10 working days of project completion
Experience and Skills Required
Proven Quantity Surveyor experience in shopfitting, bespoke joinery, or fire door projects
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Commercially aware and able to work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience ( 55,000 - 60,000 + package)
Company car
25 days annual leave pro-rata, plus 1 additional day for each completed year of service (up to 30 days)
Company pension scheme
Life insurance
