Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

The Quantity Surveyor is a cost and commercial professional responsible for the financial management, cost control, and commercial assurance of complex construction and infrastructure contracts within one or more Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). The role provides expert quantity surveying advice across the full project lifecycle, from cost planning and procurement through to final account agreement. The post holder ensures robust cost governance, accurate measurement and valuation, effective change control and proactive commercial risk management, in line with RICS professional standards, organisational governance and regulatory requirements (including PA23 where applicable).

Location:

West Burton, Nottinghamshire. Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week. Salary: £40,402.

• Cost Management & Commercial Control
  • Provide cost management expertise of major construction and infrastructure contracts, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgetary control and cost assurance.
  • Prepare, review and maintain cost plans, cost breakdown structures, target costs, pain/gain mechanisms, forecasts, cashflows and earned value metrics.
  • Triage Early Warnings, Compensation Events and other commercial claims.
  • Ensure costs are managed in line with approved budgets, governance thresholds and delegated authorities.
• Measurement, Valuation & Change Control
  • Lead measurement and valuation of works, including interim applications for payment, assessment of defined cost/compensation events, variations, changes and claims.
  • Ensure change is properly instructed, valued, negotiated and recorded in accordance with contractual mechanisms (e.g. NEC).
  • Challenge contractor submissions to ensure value for money, robustness and contractual compliance.
  • Agree final accounts and support timely, controlled contract close‑out.
• Contract & Procurement Support
  • Support Lead and Senior Quantity Surveyors with commercial input into procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works.
  • Support commercial negotiations at tender and post‑contract stages.
  • Ensure contracts are administered in line with agreed terms, governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Risk, Claims & Dispute Management
  • Identify, assess and manage cost and commercial risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are developed and implemented.
  • Support dispute avoidance through early intervention, commercial negotiation and robust contract administration.
  • Provide support to formal dispute resolution processes where required.
• Reporting, Governance & Assurance
  • Produce and assure high‑quality cost and commercial data for inclusion in reporting for senior stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate, auditable cost and contract records in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits and provide professional commercial assurance.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in cost management processes, data quality and reporting discipline.
• Stakeholder Management & Leadership
  • Build trusted relationships within the wider Commercial team, Project Managers, Engineers, Finance and other operational stakeholders.
  • Represent the organisation in meetings with contractors and delivery partners.
  • Provide mentoring, guidance and professional oversight to Commercial Analysts or early‑career colleagues.
  • Act as a role model for professional integrity, ethical behaviour and organisational values.
• Embody a Leadership Mindset
  • Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with our cultural values.
  • Contribute to maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace, valuing diversity and promoting teamwork.
  • Act as a cultural ambassador, representing our organisational values and professionalism in interactions with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
  • Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and ethical behaviour.
  • Make informed decisions and solve problems effectively, considering diverse perspectives and organisational goals.

• Experience in quantity surveying or cost management on construction, infrastructure projects or similar.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, bespoke…