Quantity Surveyor – Civils

Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor within a well-established civil engineering contractor, you will drive commercial performance on infrastructure projects in the Midlands. You will work closely with operations to protect profitability and manage subcontractor relationships, from procurement to final account. The role offers exposure to technically challenging schemes and clear opportunities for career progression within a financially stable, collaborative environment. You will contribute to high standards of delivery and client satisfaction through effective cost control and contract administration.

Pay / Benefits

• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance (up to 9,000 per annum)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
• Continuous training and development
• Yearly reviews (career and salary)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs from procurement through to final account
• Preparing and reviewing subcontract packages and appointing subcontractors
• Assessing subcontractor applications and managing payments
• Producing cost reports, forecasts and commercial performance updates
• Identifying and managing variations, change control and risk
• Administering NEC form of contract and ensuring contractual compliance
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Exposure to significant infrastructure projects and taking ownership of key commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle

Key requirements

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, ideally with a subcontractor
• Sound understanding of NEC forms of contract
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills and financial management capabilities
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

• communication
• organisational skills
• stakeholder management
• NEC forms of contract
• cost reporting and forecasting
• subcontract management

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