Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Location: Babraham, Cambridge
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Groundworks

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering contractor based on a project in Babraham, Cambridge
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The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial and financial management of civil engineering projects, working closely with the operational team to ensure costs are effectively controlled and projects are delivered within budget.

• Manage project costs from initial estimates through to final accounts

• Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs)

• Cost planning, forecasting and reporting

• Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks

• Manage valuations, variations and subcontractor accounts

• Work closely with project and site teams to ensure commercial targets are achieved

• Produce accurate cost reports and commercial updates

• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure

• Strong knowledge of cost control, cost planning and commercial management

• Experience preparing BOQs and cost reports

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider project team

• Relevant Quantity Surveying or Construction Management qualification preferred

• RICS membership would be advantageous but is not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established civil engineering contractor with a strong pipeline of work.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Harry at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed).