Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Be the essence of collaboration.

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the UK? Would you like to join our growing team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, a team of visionaries and game changers? Join our collaborative South West East, Complex Projects team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence and doing the right thing. Our teams work across a wide range of complex infrastructure sectors, including utilities, defence, aviation, energy, highways and rail. As well as building long‑term, sustainable relationships with our clients, you'll also be a catalyst for your colleagues' career progression. Working with a variety of Client teams on secondments lasting from 6 months to multiple years, to align with your career aspirations.

With 40,000 employees speaking more than 70 languages, representing 130 nationalities, and operating across more than 50 countries, our team is as diverse as the world we serve. We know that being a good employer means respecting your life outside of work. Our established flexible working practices will enable you to balance time with your teams in the office and working from home, so you can bring your whole self to work.

You may also opt for reduced workweeks or purchase extra leave during school holidays, and request workplace adjustments or a supported transition back after a career break.

We're big on skills, expertise and knowledge. Small on hierarchy. You’ll be trusted with more responsibility quickly here and supported when you need it. Through a wide range of company‑sponsored and self‑led training opportunities throughout the year, you’ll build on the skills and professional accreditation needed to create and lead a positive, constructive and inclusive working environment.

• Collaboration – Working in the client team and liaising with leadership, project managers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
• Cost Management – Monitoring and controlling project costs to ensure the project is delivered within budget, validating and managing contractor and supplier costs and payments.
• Reporting – Providing regular input to financial reports so clients have confidence in project outcomes, and presenting financial performance and risk updates.
• Procurement – Undertaking procurement or supporting the procurement team in evaluating and appointing contractors.
• Contract Administration – Administering various contract types, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions, managing contract change reviews and validity, quotations, and ensuring timely submissions and agreements. Working closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate and comprehensive project records.
• Risk and Value Management – Identifying, analysing, and mitigating commercial risks, and assisting in value engineering to optimise project performance.
• Developing Colleagues – Working closely with your team to encourage development and advance your colleagues' career progression.

• Member, or working towards membership, of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent recognised body.
• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Experience in civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with common forms of UK Construction contracts such as NEC, ICC, FIDIC, or JCT.
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of numerous opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

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