Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Company: Sheridan Lifts
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45,000–£60,000 per annum
Department: Commercial
Reports to: Head of Commercial

About the Company

Sheridan Lifts is an established specialist lift company based in Manchester, with over 40 years of experience providing lift and vertical transportation solutions across the UK.

The company is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Commercial team and support the commercial and financial management of projects.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee and support the commercial, contractual and financial aspects of projects. You will work closely with the Commercial, Sales and Project teams, as well as clients and subcontractors, to ensure projects are commercially controlled and delivered effectively.

You will be responsible for managing contracts, payment applications, variations, final accounts and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

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Support the Commercial team with workload allocation and prioritisation.

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Assist the Sales team with accurate pricing of NEC projects.

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Review, negotiate and agree subcontract orders and contract documents.

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Manage contract administration following contract signature.

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Prepare and submit applications for payment to clients.

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Manage payment notices and resolve payment disputes.

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Prepare and submit applications for variations, loss and expense claims.

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Manage client variations, additional works and daywork orders.

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Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

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Monitor and follow up outstanding payments.

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Work closely with the Project team to manage commercial issues and disputes.

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Prepare Early Warning Notices, suspension notices and Extension of Time applications where required.

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Monitor commercial risks and help protect the company's financial position.

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Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.

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Build effective working relationships with clients, end users and internal teams.

Skills and Experience Required

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Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.

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Degree or equivalent relevant training and experience.

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Experience working with JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts.

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Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes.

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Experience managing payment applications, variations and final accounts.

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Strong negotiation and communication skills.

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Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

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Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

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Confident working independently and as part of a team.

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Good IT and administration skills.

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Experience within a subcontractor environment is desirable.

Salary

£45,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience. The maximum salary budget is £60,000