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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Drylining/Plastering Subcontractor
Location: Huddersfield with travel required across Yorkshire & the North West of England.
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 + Car Allowance
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of our drylining projects across Leeds and Manchester. Based from our Huddersfield office, you will handle pricing enquiries, valuations, subcontractor accounts, and cost control, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and to a high standard. With a strong focus on drylining packages for commercial, residential, and fit-out schemes, this role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to play a key part in our continued growth.
Key Requirements:
- 5 years + experience as a Quantity Surveyor (preferably for a drylining/plastering company)
- Strong all-round knowledge of Quantity Surveying in the Commercial/Residential Fit Out space
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
- Ensure projects are completed within budget and maximise value recovery.
- Monitor project costs vs. budget and identify variances early.
- Price tenders for drylining, partitions, ceilings, and associated packages.
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and contract documents to prepare accurate costings.
- Liaise with estimators and planners during pre-construction.
- Submit interim valuations to main contractors.
- Prepare applications for payment and track payment notices and receipts.
- Measure and value variations, manage change control processes.
- Procure materials and subcontract services (e.g., labour, plant).
- Negotiate subcontractor agreements and manage costs throughout.
- Ensure compliance with JCT/NEC contracts and any bespoke amendments.
- Manage risks and resolve commercial issues.
- Handle claims, loss, and expense submissions if necessary.
- Produce monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations).
- Prepare final accounts and close out commercially.
- Work closely with site teams to ensure alignment between delivery and budget.
- Maintain positive relationships with main contractors, consultants, and site teams.
- Attend meetings and represent the commercial interests of the subcontractor.
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