Quantity Surveyor

At my client, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality drywall and partitioning solutions for a variety of commercial and residential projects. Known for our attention to detail, client-first approach, and commitment to innovation, we have established ourselves as a leader in the drywall industry.

Joining my client means being part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team, where your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the growth of the business.

Purpose of the Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing project costs, ensuring profitability, and maintaining high standards of quality across projects. You will work closely with project teams and clients to ensure financial goals are achieved while building and maintaining strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Growth

• Identify and communicate project risks and opportunities to effectively manage client expectations.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with clients to promote repeat business and drive growth.

Profit

• Prepare and submit compliant applications for payment to maximise cash flow.

• Formalise and manage project CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), identifying risks and opportunities to enhance project profitability.

• Manage costs effectively, including labour, materials, and plant, to ensure budgets are met.

• Work with project leads to assess the commercial impact of project decisions.

• Value additional works and changes, ensuring profitability is maximised.

• Process operative wages in line with agreed project rates, ensuring additional works and dayworks are recovered, and defect costs are mitigated.

• Support scheduling of material and labour values to improve project efficiency.

Health & Safety

• Maintain a high level of health and safety across all projects.

• Understand and communicate safe systems of work during client meetings.

Quality

• Uphold the highest standards of quality, working within the company’s business management systems (BMS).

• Raise improvement ideas and ensure compliance with quality standards during client meetings.

• Assess operative wages and work quality, ensuring all installations meet compliance requirements.

• Ensure defective works are effectively managed from a commercial perspective.

Key Dimensions, Territory, Scope, and Scale

People: No direct reports but collaborates closely with project and operational teams.
Financial: Focused on achieving profit and growth goals for the business.
Metrics:

• Financial: Gross profit and growth as KPIs.

• Customer: Quality management standards at a minimum of 80% and repeat business as a key strategy.

• Internal: Safety and business support management systems maintained at 80% or above.

Key Objectives

• Meet gross profit and growth KPIs for the reporting period.

• Develop skills to progress into roles such as Senior Quantity Surveyor (G3) or Commercial Manager through a structured personal development plan.

• Passion for delivery with a proactive, “can-do” approach.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Exceptional ability to engage with suppliers and clients, building strong working relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of the drywall market and its products.
• Problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency to deliver results.

• Evidence of continuous professional development in quantity surveying or a related field.

• Be Genuine: Transparent and honest in all communications.
• Sense of Urgency: Committed to meeting deadlines and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Improvement-Oriented: Actively contribute to improving business processes and systems.

• A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing and dynamic business.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The chance to work on diverse and high-profile projects, contributing to the continued success of my client.