Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Leicester, Leicestershire £45,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Package Healthcare / Education Sectors You will be working for a regional main contractor in Leicester with a 50+ year pedigree. They have a reputation for personal service, long-standing client relationships and a practical approach to project delivery.

The business is incredibly well-run and it's a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to come in and hit the ground running. The Role Split between estimating/preconstruction and post-contract quantity surveying, flexing with workload.

Projects range from £25k - £4m, including refurbishment, fit-out, alteration, maintenance and new build across healthcare, education, local authority and other public and private sector clients. Estimating & Pre-Construction *Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documents and prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates. *Prepare detailed tender build-ups covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and other project costs. *Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations. *Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, risks and opportunities within tender documentation. *Prepare tender returns and pricing submissions, and lead or support post-tender clarifications and negotiations. *Identify value engineering options and alternative solutions where appropriate.

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management Manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. Manage procurement of subcontractor and supplier packages, including scope, commercial negotiation and package administration.

Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, change control and final accounts. Prepare and maintain cost-value reconciliations (CVRs), project forecasts, cashflow information and clear commercial reports. Work closely with Contracts Managers and operational teams to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Resolve commercial issues, protect project margins and maintain accurate project records and documentation. Public Sector, Frameworks & Business Development Support business development and bidding activity to maintain and expand the company's presence on public-sector frameworks.

Support preparation of framework submissions, selection questionnaires (SQs), PQQs and tender responses. Contribute to written quality responses for public-sector bids and framework applications. Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply-chain partners.

Support continuous improvement of estimating, tendering and commercial management processes...

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