Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

SOCOTEC’s Infrastructure team delivers essential technical services that ensure the safety, quality and compliance of major construction and civil engineering projects across the UK. We provide independent construction materials testing to verify strength, durability and performance of key materials; foundations and pile testing to confirm ground stability; specialist structures and pavements assessment and analysis; and integrated geotechnical and structural monitoring that delivers real time data throughout project life cycles.

Our experts use industry leading methods and advanced technology to support infrastructure projects from initial site investigation through construction and long term performance, helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory standards and build safer, more resilient assets.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Quantity Surveyor – Coventry

Are you interested in Ground Investigations? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Quantity Surveyor, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure team supporting our Ground Investigations teams. In this role, you’ll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in Quantity Surveying, along with knowledge of construction and Ground Investigation, is essential to thrive in this position.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Understanding of NEC Contract – awareness of various options
• Awareness of different construction contracts & their relevant applications
• Support Project Managers/Operations Managers to ensure that the obligations and responsibilities of the different projects and other stakeholders are properly fulfilled
• Draft/review Compensation Events (Change)
• Management of Change Accounts (larger projects)
• Oversight of NEC EWN process & awareness of NEC timescales
• Proactive liaison with PMs and Regional Operations Managers to protect cashflow
• Support payment applications and ensure proper and timely certification
• Ensuring correct administration of contract
• Assisting in feasibility studies for potential work items
• Identifying, analysing & developing responses to commercial risks
• Allocating work to subcontractors & suppliers & controlling risks & costs of same

• Min 3 years QS experience
• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of the construction industry and ground investigations