Quantity Surveyor

Position: Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established civil engineering contractor. This is a key commercial role, responsible for managing all financial aspects of projects from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

* Preparation of tenders, bills of quantities and contract documentation

* Pre and post-contract cost management, reporting and forecasting

* Development of cost plans, budgets and cash flow forecasts

* Risk and value management and commercial risk mitigation

* Subcontractor procurement, quotations and contract administration

* Preparation of interim valuations, final accounts and payment certifications

* Supporting the preparation of contractual claims and variations

* Producing commercial progress reports

* Maintaining full compliance with current forms of civil engineering contracts

* Ongoing liaison with site teams, suppliers and clients

* Maintaining document logs and commercial records

* Using commercial software including Easy Earthworks, Excel, Word, Project, Constructa and Entropy

Requirements

Essential:

* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator within construction or civil engineering

* HND or higher qualification in Quantity Surveying

* Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle

* Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Solid problem-solving and organisational skills

* IT literate – intermediate Microsoft Office

* Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines

* Strong understanding of management systems and ISO standards

Desirable:

* Recognised Project Management qualification

* Previous site supervisory experience

* Experience using civil engineering commercial software

To apply or find out more information please email your fully up-to-date CV.

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