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Guildmore Midlands & North is looking for Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and financial aspects across assigned projects, ensuring robust profit and loss reporting through the monthly CVR process. The role includes potential line management of other Quantity Surveying resources, full responsibility for monthly budget reporting, preparation of valuations to secure timely payments, and delivery of projects in line with the company’s financial objectives.
The Quantity Surveyor will oversee procurement, sub-account management, commercial forecasting, and the management of commercial risks—implementing early interventions and mitigation strategies as required.
Primary and General ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & Financial Reporting
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Ensure project teams are aware of preliminary, plant, material, and labour budgets. Provide detailed breakdowns of tender allowances for preliminary costs.
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Forecast preliminary expenditure and maintain project cashflow forecasts aligned with delivery programmes. Develop and update monthly cost-to-complete reports against tender budgets. Review project budgets regularly and update the Managing QS. Produce variance analyses and explanations to support monthly reporting.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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Develop project enquiry and procurement schedules in line with project programmes. Prepare tender documentation that reflects contractual and site requirements.
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Conduct supply chain analysis and support subcontractor selection with business cases. Procure subcontractors, ensuring competitive rates and robust contract terms.
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Evaluate purchase versus hire options for plant and equipment. Review weekly on-hire reports and identify cost-saving opportunities. Ensure all procurement complies with company policies and procedures.
Contract & Compliance Management
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Follow all contract setup and completion procedures in accordance with company processes. Review site conditions to ensure pricing accuracy.
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Provide feedback to estimating teams based on project out-turn costs. Ensure all closeout procedures are followed, including demobilisation of plant, equipment, and accommodation.
Subcontractor & Site Management
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Carry out regular site inspections to measure and value subcontract works. Prepare and agree subcontract valuations, issuing payment certificates in line with contractual requirements.
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Ensure all certifications are in place before authorising payments. Issue payment and pay-less notices within contractual deadlines. Work collaboratively with subcontractors to resolve disputes and escalate legal issues promptly.
Valuation & Client Interface
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Visit sites and prepare external valuations, including variations and additional works. Agree valuation amounts with client representatives.
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Prepare monthly estimated final account values for internal budgeting. Maintain full audit trails for valuation claims (e.g. photos, signed records, sketches, supply chain certs). Ensure timely submission of valuations and certificates for invoicing. Monitor recovery of aged debts, including retentions.
Variation & Final Account Management
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Price and submit variations in accordance with contract mechanisms. Provide full substantiation for all variations.
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Support project and site teams in identifying and documenting variations. Ensure final account documentation is agreed within contractual timescales. Maintain auditable records on the Guildmore SharePoint drive. Work closely with the finance team to recover outstanding payments.
Commercial Performance & Risk Management
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Identify financial risks and opportunities, reporting them to management. Maintain and review commercial risk and opportunity registers monthly.
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Analyse trends in project data and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure all key deadlines are met, including:
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Submission of valuations
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Internal CVRs, Cashflow forecasts, Forward work plans, Subcontract ordering and payments
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Complete accurate CVRs detailing revenue, cost accruals, and profitability. Liaise with project and site managers to optimise efficiency and cost control. Ensure all commercial transactions comply with company authorisation limits.
Person SpecificationKnowledge & Experience
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BSc (Hons) or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying. Experience within the social housing, cladding remediation, retrofit, or planned works sectors.
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Strong understanding of:
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Pricing models (NHF SOR codes, basket rates, BoQ).
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Standard forms of contract – JCT essential, plus NEC, TPC, PPC, NHF.
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Commercial software (COINS, C-Link) and Microsoft Office suite.
Qualities & Behaviours
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Strong commercial and business acumen. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach. “Can-do” attitude and team-oriented mindset. High integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.
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Confidence to enforce company policies respectfully and constructively.
What We Offer
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Full training and ongoing professional development. Opportunities to expand skills in commercial systems, compliance, and business operations.
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A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment.
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Clear career progression within Guildmore’s commercial team
