Quantity Surveyor

We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our Midlands team based out of Rugby, working on projects across the Midlands. As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust commercial and contractual control throughout the post-contract phase of projects.

Key responsibilities are:

• A Quantity Surveyor leads the commercial and contractual activities of the construction process, ensuring that all contractual obligations are fulfilled. They will maintain company standards throughout the construction process, reporting to the Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor.

• Consults and advises the pre-construction department throughout the project tender process, particularly regarding the best subcontractors, package scopes and prelims.
• Receives the tender package from the estimating department. Understands the tender front sheet tender preliminaries and the way in which the values have been included in the tender bills of quantities or contract sum analysis.
• Engages in the pre-construction process including Build it in a Day and others, in support of the project team/bid leader.

• Examines the contract documents and prepares a list of conditions and obligations for discussion with the Contracts Manager/Site Manager where these may have a financial and programme implication.
• Consults and advises the site team.

• Manages all commercial and contractual arrangements with the Main Contract including preparing an external Cash Flow schedule suitable to the Main Contract, preparing an interim valuation, identifying, quantifying, valuing and agreeing variations and issuing notices.
• Prepares and agrees the final account with the prior agreement of the Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor, ideally by Practical Completion and certainly no later than 3 months’ post PC.
• Regularly consults with the client’s team including minimum monthly advice on the forecast final account.
• Manages and agrees variations to all commercial and contractual arrangements with all subcontractors including subcontract scope of works, pre-contract negotiations, placing appropriate subcontract orders, issuing notices and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts.
• Interviews at least two subcontractors on all key packages (as defined by the Commercial Manager) and ensures appropriate team input to interviews and selection.
  
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  Quantity Surveyor
• Actively seeks to identify profit opportunities for tender launch and agreed package target values with the Managing Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager.

• Establishes and maintains project profitability, including package targets and overall project launch target.
• Identifies and addresses contractual requirements in a timely manner.
• Identifies and manages commercial and contractual risks and opportunities using the Stepnell CVR.
• Receives positive and regular feedback from the client team.

At Stepnell, we’re passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we’re proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture.

We’re committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

As a family-owned business with over 155 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long-term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy solutions, joinery, and concrete repair, allowing us to offer integrated services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through seven regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poolevand across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards. Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.