Building Surveyor Contract Full Time

About Green Leaf Engineering Green Leaf Engineering are a renewables specialist based at Team Valley, Gateshead, designing and delivering sustainable energy solutions across the UK. Our work spans solar PV systems, heat pumps, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, LED lighting, and solar canopies. As a dedicated renewable energy contractor, GLE focuses on the decarbonisation of commercial properties, supporting clients through the entire lifecycle of their carbon-reduction journey. This includes initial feasibility studies and system design through to full project management, installation, delivery, and commissioning. We are committed to helping organisations reduce CO2 emissions and generate clean, efficient energy for a more sustainable future. Carry out procurement of both material & sub-contract packages, understanding the technical detail within the quotes, ensuring they match the contract requirements and meet the financial targets of the respective project. Run multiple jobs at any one-time, prioritising key milestones from any one project. Understand building services & the associated renewable technologies which Green Leaf Engineering Ltd install. Balance quality against cost to achieve the best possible outcome for both the client (end user) and Green Leaf Engineering. Must be able to manage cash flow positions for the business monitoring the money entering the business against the money leaving the business. Must be able to manage the budgets for each project, giving site teams visibility of available allowances to carry out each aspect of the contract requirements. Have a good understanding of construction contract law and ensure that all client orders do not include any harmful clauses. Write and manage all sub-contract orders ensuring that all suppliers and sub-contractors are legally tied to the works we employ them to carry out. Understand Xero Software which is used for our accounting. Manage multiple projects commercial performance and collate this into useable reports for business reviews. Liaise and collaborate with the project teams in all aspects of our contractual activities. Take ownership for maximising commercial results to ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately and in accordance with company procedure. Prepare, and in conjunction with senior management agree final account with clients representative. Maintain control of subcontractors accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. Highlighting areas of concern / loss on any part of the contract and monitoring of contract charges and notification to sub-contractors. Cash flow forecasting (Via Cost Cards) for projects and issuing monthly reports to commercial director. Provide advice and mentoring to junior colleagues (Apprentices, Graduates, Assistant QS ect.) A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is essential. Working experience as a Graduate/Assistant QS. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality results and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Quantity Surveyor. Company pension On-site parking Annual Bonus Career Progression