Quantity Surveyor

Job Role:

You will play a crucial role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of our construction projects. You will be responsible for providing accurate cost estimates, conducting cost control, and ensuring compliance with project budgets while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Subcontract Procurement & Management

• Assist with procurement activities, including identifying and selecting subcontractors, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

Applications for Payment

• Prepare and submit timely applications for payment in line with project milestones and contractual terms. Ensure the accuracy of the work completed and the corresponding costs, ensuring payment is aligned with agreed schedules and terms. Track payments and resolve any discrepancies with clients or contractors.

Valuation of Variation

• Accurately assess and value variations to the scope of work as directed by clients or project managers. This includes identifying, documenting, and evaluating any changes in work that impact the project costs or schedule. Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure variations are substantiated, and provide updated cost assessments. Ensure all variations are recorded and processed in compliance with the contract terms and project budget.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Provide regular reports on project financials, including cost status, forecasts, and variations.

Search for and participate in opportunities for development

• Proactively seek and identify opportunities for professional development and growth within the company and industry. Participate in relevant training, seminars, and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge in quantity surveying, construction management, and other related areas. Contribute to the development of internal processes and help mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

 

Anticipated/ Aspirational Qualifications/Experience/Technical knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS) is a plus but not required.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying or cost management within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and budgeting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, etc.) and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and clients.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing costs and schedules

 

Understand and identify with the Cubby Construction Core Values:

Together … We Can Do More

• One Cubby all equally important.
• Through collaboration we will find the solution.
• Using aspiration and hard work, we will create a legacy.

Rise To The Challenge

• Exceed both our and customer expectations.
• Continued improvement making weakness into strength.
• Innovative use of new and old to give robust solutions.

Be Accountable

• Own your choices and actions.
• Deliver on our commitments / promises.
• Our reputation is your responsibility

Do the Right Thing

• In all things be safe.
• Act with respect and integrity.
• Fight hard but fair for the greater good.

 

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car / car allowance
• 4% company pension contribution
• Life assurance
• BUPA Cash Plan