Jobs in Allestree

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Commercial Manager

Commutable from Derby, Nottingham & Leicester / hybrid working

Up to £55,000 + Package

Work with one of the best names in the structural steel industry.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Commercial Manager to join an award-winning, market-leading structural steel specialist delivering some of the UK's most prestigious and technically challenging construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional looking to develop their career within a highly respected business, working alongside experienced commercial and project teams on large-scale structural steel packages.

The Role

You will play a key role in the commercial management of projects, helping to maximise profitability while protecting contractual entitlements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the commercial management of multiple structural steel projects
Preparing take-offs, material schedules, resource schedules, and cost value reconciliations
Managing and assessing variations and their commercial impact
Preparing contractual notices and commercial correspondence
Assisting with monthly valuations, applications for payment, and WIP reporting
Procuring subcontractors and managing payments and final accounts
Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal project teams
Attending site meetings when required
Supporting the delivery of projects in line with commercial, contractual, health & safety, and quality objectives

About You

You'll be commercially aware, organised, and looking to build your career within a leading structural steel contractor.

Essential:

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Commercial Manager within construction
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract administration
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft OfficeDesirable:

Structural steel or specialist subcontractor experience
Knowledge of NEC or other standard forms of contract
Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Why Apply?

Hybrid working
Join an award-winning market leader
Work on major, high-profile structural steel projects
Excellent career progression and development opportunities
Supportive, experienced commercial team
Long-term career prospects within a growing businessFor more information, please contact Sharon O'Donnell, Structural Steel Specialist at The Highfield Company