Job Description

Join Roofcare's dynamic commercial team and play a key role in driving project profitability across roofing, scaffolding, and internal refurbishment works. We're looking for a commercially minded individual to analyse costs versus income, prepare valuations and payment applications, manage variations, and optimise contract terms to protect margin, cash flow, and risk. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior Quantity Surveyor with a construction background who's confident working with numbers, navigating sites, and engaging with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost & Income Analysis

Monitor real-time job costs vs. budgets and WIP. Prepare CVRs and margin reports. Investigate cost variances and recommend corrective actions. Maintain cashflow forecasts and earned value tracking.

2. Valuations, Applications & Payments

Measure works and compile valuations/applications for roofing, scaffolding, and refurb projects. Manage variations and compensation events. Price dayworks, small works, and reactive jobs. Support final account preparation and close-out.

3. Contract Administration & Commercial Risk

Administer JCT/NEC contracts and client T&Cs. Identify and escalate onerous clauses; support negotiation. Maintain change control and correspondence logs.

4. Procurement & Supply Chain

Source and analyse quotes; raise POs aligned with scope and budget. Benchmark scaffold options to reduce access costs. Support supplier negotiations and recycling initiatives.

5. Data, Systems & Reporting

Maintain job-costing systems and registers. Produce weekly commercial dashboards. Contribute to ISO 9001 compliance and documentation.

6. Site & Stakeholder Coordination

Attend site visits for measures and valuations. Liaise with clients, site teams, and subcontractors. Promote safe and compliant working practices.

What you will need to be successful in the role

HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction/Commercial Management (or near completion). 1-2+ years' experience in a QS/Assistant QS role within construction Exposure to JCT and/or NEC forms; understanding of valuations, applications, variations, and final accounts. CSCS card. Full UK driving licence.
If you're ready to grow your career in a hands-on commercial role with real impact, apply now and help shape the future of Roofcare's projects.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person