Quantity Surveyor

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor in Chelmsford for work connected with National Grid's Great Grid Partnership programme. The position is permanent and seeks experience on power, energy or infrastructure projects. Duties include measuring and valuing work, preparing interim payment applications and managing live subcontract packages.

The surveyor will report monthly costs, help draft and settle subcontracts, maintain commercial records and advise project managers on the contractual effects of proposed actions. The role also involves identifying changes, administering change control and assisting with claims and final accounts.

The recruit will prepare monthly contract-review reports and weekly business-performance information, raise emerging project risks with management and supervise trainee or assistant commercial staff where applicable. Applicants must have experience administering live subcontract packages under NEC contracts and a degree in quantity surveying. Membership of RICS is preferred; applicants without membership may also apply.

The employer asks for clear professional communication and provides a route for applicants who need adjustments during recruitment.

The posting lists employee benefits including:

• pension provision
• private medical insurance
• annual leave
• a car or travel allowance, without specifying a numerical salary