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Our client, a market-leading contractor is seeking a highly skilled and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join their project team for a major refurbishment of a large-scale building in Barrow-in-Furness.

This role is critical in managing the commercial aspects of a technically demanding project that involves the complete replacement of the building envelope and substantial structural and services modifications. Applicants must have experience working under NEC3 contract conditions and ideally be familiar with CEMAR.

Project Overview:

You will be supporting the delivery of a significant refurbishment scheme, which includes:

Full replacement of all existing building envelope systems

Repair and installation of structural steelwork, including modifications to existing frameworks

Redistribution or replacement of existing interfacing building services

Implementation of complex temporary works schemes to support construction activities, ensure asset protection, and maintain site security

Oversight and coordination of the RIBA Stage 4 technical design process, ensuring all technical documentation is finalised and aligned with project delivery requirements before construction begins

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management: Develop and manage cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts throughout the project lifecycle

Contract Administration: Manage all NEC3 contractual procedures including early warnings, compensation events, and change control processes

Procurement & Tendering: Prepare and issue tender documentation, assess returns, and lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers

Design Phase Support: Assist in the commercial management of the Stage 4 technical design, including cost validation and value engineering

Reporting: Prepare financial reports, valuations, and progress statements for internal and external stakeholders

Site Monitoring: Conduct site visits to assess progress, validate works completed, and support the commercial resolution of on-site issues

Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain strong communication with the client, design consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams

Risk Management: Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring the project remains on track financially and contractually

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications: Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline

Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, preferably on large-scale refurbishment or construction.

Contract Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the NEC3 form of contract is essential

Technical Awareness: Experience with building envelope systems, structural alterations, and construction-related M&E services is highly beneficial

Software Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office, with CEMAR and project management platform experience being advantageous

Attributes: Commercially focused, detail-oriented, proactive, and confident in managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction packages

What's on Offer:

Competitive remuneration package (salary or day rate, DOE)

The chance to work on a landmark refurbishment project

A dynamic, experienced, and supportive delivery team

Opportunities for further project work based on successful delivery

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in main contracting and complex refurbishment projects, and you're ready to take ownership of a challenging yet rewarding scheme - we want to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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