Quantity Surveyor

Position Overview

Join our team as a Quantity Surveyor at SOCOTEC UK & Ireland. We are looking for a dedicated professional to support both commercial quantity surveying and dispute resolution across a diverse range of public and private projects.

• Provide high‑quality quantity surveying services to clients
• Establish client requirements for cost planning and cost estimating
• Develop opinions on procurement strategies
• Prepare draft tender and contract documents, including ITT packs, for review
• Carry out tender appraisals and identify recommendations
• Monitor and record project costs
• Value completed works and arrange payments in accordance with contract
• Prepare budget and progress reports, including experience of cost value reconciliations
• Identify commercial risks and assess cost variations
• Maintain detailed variation and risk register information
• Issue notices in accordance with contract conditions
• Produce draft project and claim reports for review
• Prepare draft final accounts
• Attend and provide input at project meetings
• Keep up to date with industry requirements and developments

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• 3+ years of quantity surveying experience
• Competent with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to client care and problem solving
• Ability to work alongside Expert Witness and Advisory teams

Desirable

• Working towards membership of the RICS
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience with CostX software
• Experience in the rail and aviation sectors

Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum, 25 days holiday (with option to buy more), electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, and employee assistance programmes. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Our experienced team of industry professionals comes from diverse backgrounds and expertise. The modern, open‑plan working space promotes sharing of skills and knowledge and fosters an approachable, friendly and sociable environment. You will have the opportunity to vary your workload and venture into areas such as Advisory and Expert Witness work.

With over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions, we deliver world‑class testing, inspection, certification and advisory services throughout the UK. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality, and have a zero‑tolerance policy to discrimination, striving for every member to thrive both in and out of the workplace. We invest in our people, pushing growth and ambition in a young, dynamic, and exciting workplace.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  London, England, United Kingdom

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? Apply now and we look forward to hearing from you.