Quantity Surveyor

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency Role Purpose: To manage the commercial and financial aspects of construction contracts, ensuring that all project costs are effectively monitored and controlled from start to finish. Main Duties and Responsibilities: * Produce accurate interim valuations and assist in closing final accounts. * Procure subcontractors in line with programme targets and internal policies, including conducting pre-award meetings and reviewing warranties and contractual documents. * Oversee subcontractor contract administration — covering progress tracking, variations, daywork claims, defect resolution, and notices related to delays or damages. * Evaluate subcontractor payment applications and ensure timely payments, including issuing formal payment notices and applying any necessary deductions. * Agree final accounts with subcontractors and close out commercial packages. * Carry out on-site and drawing-based quantity measurements to support valuations and variation assessments. * Monitor and evaluate changes in scope and provisional sums to ensure financial accuracy. * Process weekly payments for labour and plant hire. * Track and manage materials costs across the project lifecycle. * Prepare internal cost reports, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations in line with reporting cycles. * Work closely with site management and delivery teams to review project progress and its impact on financial performance. * Maintain detailed and accurate project records and documentation. * Assist in identifying and notifying delays in collaboration with senior commercial staff. * Support estimating teams by completing take-offs and preparing bills of quantities for new tenders. * Undertake other tasks as reasonably required to support project success. Success Indicators: * Timely completion of commercial deliverables * Accurate financial reporting * Positive contribution to project profitability Qualifications and Experience: * Minimum HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline * Proven track record on projects relevant to the sector (CIVIL ENGINEERING) Key Skills and Attributes: * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Confident phone manner and professional approach * Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working to tight deadlines * Proactive attitude with a solution-focused mindset

Location: Durham, County Durham, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025