King and Moffatt

Construction

QuantitySurveyor

£60–85k ~AI est. Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom; Tamworth, England, United Kingdom; Lichfield, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Quantity Surveyor at King and Moffatt. Skills: Quantity Surveying, Cost management, Contract negotiation. Prepare internal costs. Track internal costs”

Industry & Context.

Construction

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience Quantity Surveyor, Proven track record M&E, Bachelor's Quantity Surveying, Comprehensive understanding tendering, Comprehensive understanding construction process

What You'll Do.

Prepare internal costs

Prepare external costs

Lead development Project Procurement Plan

Identify cost-effective routes

Develop cost-effective routes

Manage monthly CVR process

Provide financial visibility

Lead tendering specialist trades

Lead appointment specialist trades

Ensure Back-to-Back contractual terms

Identify Variation Account

Develop Variation Account

Manage Variation Account

Cost site instructions

Submit site instructions

Agree site instructions

Manage monthly Application for Payment

Coordinate monthly Application for Payment

Measure on-site progress

Measure Materials on Site

Review incoming Pay Less Notices

Critique incoming Pay Less Notices

Review incoming Payment Certificates

Critique incoming Payment Certificates

Ensure 100% compliance Act

Identify commercial risks

Manage commercial risks

Maintain Live Risk & Opportunity Register

Lead financial assessment supply chain

Ensure required insurances

Ensure financial stability

Provide internal updates

Report project cash flow

Report disputed variations

Arrange Commercial Progress Meetings

Chair Commercial Progress Meetings

Capture Post-Project Financial Reviews

Document Post-Project Financial Reviews

Identify Estimating Norm improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Commercial Progress Meetings

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills; Communication skills; Negotiation skills

Full Job Description

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy. From design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce provide our clients with an efficient, reliable and best in class service. A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe. We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a Quantity Surveyor at King and Moffatt, your role will be to prepare and track both internal and external costs on each job from handover right through to Final Account Sign-Off. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Commercial Strategy: Lead the development of the "Project Procurement Plan," identifying and developing the most cost-effective route for specialist M&E packages. * Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR): Manage and coordinate the monthly CVR process, reviewing and critiquing "Actual vs. Forecast" spends to provide the Board with accurate financial visibility. * Sub-contractor Procurement: Lead the tendering and appointment of specialist trades (e.g., BMS, Fire, Thermal Insulation), ensuring "Back-to-Back" contractual terms. * Change Management: Identify, develop, and manage the "Variation Account," ensuring all site instructions are costed, submitted, and agreed upon with the Main Contractor. * Valuations & Payments: Manage and coordinate the monthly "Application for Payment" process, including the physical measurement of on-site progress and "Materials on Site" (MOS). * Contract Administration: Review and critique all incoming "Pay Less Notices" and "Paym

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