King and Moffatt

Construction

QuantitySurveyor

£60–85k ~AI est. Kettering, 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 administration. Prepare and track internal and external costs. Lead development of Project Procurement Plan”

Industry & Context.

Construction

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, Proven track record within mechanical & electrical building services, Bachelor’s degree Level in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline, Comprehensive understanding of tendering & construction process

What You'll Do.

Prepare and track internal and external costs

Lead development of Project Procurement Plan

Identify and develop cost-effective route for specialist M&E

Manage and coordinate monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR)

Review and critique Actual vs. Forecast spends

Lead tendering and appointment of specialist trades

Ensure Back-to-Back contractual terms

and manage Variation Account

Ensure all site instructions are costed

Manage and coordinate monthly Application for Payment process

Physical measurement of on-site progress

Measure Materials on Site (MOS)

Review and critique incoming Pay Less Notices

Review and critique Payment Certificates

Ensure 100% compliance with Housing Grants

Identify and manage commercial risks

Maintain Live Risk & Opportunity Register

Lead financial assessment of the supply chain

Ensure partners have required insurances and financial stability

Provide regular internal updates to Commercial Manager

Report on project cash flow

Arrange and chair Commercial Progress Meetings with Client’s

Capture and document Post-Project Financial Reviews

Identify where Estimating Norms can be improved

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Commercial Progress Meetings; Client's PQS

Communication Scope

Client presentations; Board reporting

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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